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On Self-Esteem in Teenagers
Low self-esteem is an issue that most of us experience at certain times in our life. However, teenagers seemingly experience the ebbs and flow of self-confidence even more so during the developmental stages. Among high school students, 44% of girls and 15% of guys are...
Social Anxiety
In social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance that can disrupt your life. Severe stress can affect your daily routine, work, school or other activities. Anxiety comes in many different forms. It is one of the most common experiences that most people...
You Are Not Who They Think You Are
The stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves are the most important ones that we need to be aware of. This is where progress can arise from within ourselves. These categories and labels that we give ourselves and others can be extremely limiting, and/or they can also be empowering.
The important take away here is to realize that identities are meant to be fluid. If we continuously identify or over-identify with certain aspects of identity, then we could come to a point where we unwillingly thwart our own potential in progress. In this sense, freedom is only one belief away.
Chronic Stress and How You Can Relieve It
Chronic stress has become a national epidemic across America for all ages. The predominant group that seems to experience stress the most is Generation X and Millenials. The factors come down to a series of things: socioeconomic status, environment, genetics, and...
How to Be Mindful in 1 Minute
TIME: The greatest barrier to creating a regular Mindfulness practice. We seek out mindfulness because of a longing for calm in the storm, and yet the waves keep crashing upon us, allowing little space to...