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3 Steps to Overcoming Negative Self-Talk April 7, 2021 . 1 Comment
by David Panahi, Licensed Professional Counselor 3 Steps to Overcoming Negative Self-Talk We are our worst critics. The things we say to ourselves are often far more damaging than what ... Read More
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What to Do When the Person You’re Disappointed in Is You February 23, 2021 . No Comments
What to Do When the Person You’re Disappointed in Is You We’re almost two months into the new year, yet many of us have already disappointed ourselves. Maybe we’ve dropped ... Read More
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16 Things to Do When You Can’t Stop Beating Yourself Up August 16, 2018 . 1 Comment
Many people believe being one’s own private drill sergeant is the best way to be a good person. Countless advertisements and workout videos have taught us that if we berate ourselves ... Read More
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How Letting Go of Judgments Can Help Us Silence Our Inner Critic June 4, 2018 . No Comments
How do you react to your inner critic? Have you found yourself responding to that internal critical voice that just won’t leave you alone? Maybe you’re feeling yourself shut down in ... Read More
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Does Your Inner Critic Fuel Anxiety? What Can You Learn Instead? May 25, 2018 . 4 Comments
When you make a mistake, how do you react? Are you overly critical? Do you always blame yourself, even for the smallest mistakes? That’s your inner critic talking. The inner critic is ... Read More
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4 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself and Build Self-Empathy May 24, 2018 . 4 Comments
“You are a failure.” “You look ugly today.” “Everyone’s life is better than yours.” Have you ever said these things to a close friend? How about a family member? I’m guessing ... Read More
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When It’s Never Quite Good Enough: The Cost of Craving Perfection May 24, 2018 . 4 Comments
Those who define themselves as perfectionists often have trouble defining what perfection looks like. It is always just beyond their reach. It can be hard to define something you’ve never ... Read More
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Body Negativity Can Hurt—Let’s Make Peace with Our Bodies Instead January 12, 2018 . 2 Comments
A close female friend recently asked me, “Why do we women always express that we hate our bodies and say things like ‘I’m so ugly,’ when we aren’t?” A ... Read More
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This Year, Resolve to Be Kinder to Yourself January 5, 2018 . 8 Comments
My specialty is working with women who struggle with anxiety. Many people come to me because their anxiety has started to interfere with their day-to-day living. They describe getting caught ... Read More
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Are Your Thoughts Too Negative? Take Control from Your Inner Critic November 3, 2017 . 4 Comments
We all have an inner critic who observes and comments on our thoughts and actions. This inner voice can be a source of useful advice or guidance when something we’ve done has turned out ... Read More
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What Do Your Pet’s Eyes Say to You? Understanding Projection May 8, 2017 . 5 Comments
I get home from work. I’m tired, I’m hungry, and I don’t feel like cooking. I reach into the freezer for tater tots and chicken nuggets—“Who cares? That’s not too unhealthy.” ... Read More
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Not Just for Introverts and Loners: 5 Myths About Social Anxiety April 18, 2017 . 3 Comments
“I was looking forward to the party and I liked everyone there, but afterward I felt so down. I couldn’t stop worrying about what I’d said that sounded stupid, or if I hurt someone’s ... Read More