Tag Archives: self-esteem
Perfectionism
I came across this article today. I have read it before and may have even posted it but I want to post it again because it really touches on a series of important ideas about perfectionism that goes too far. … Continue reading
Posted in Bulimia, Confidence, dieting, eating disorders, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Orthorexia, Overeating, Overexercise, Self-Esteem, Stress, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, counselling, Dance, perfectionism, self-esteem
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When is Your Cupcake Good Enough? Self Esteem and Self-Talk
A common theme in my work is helping clients work through the anxiety that comes from setting standards for themselves that are impossible to reach and then feeling disappointed that they are never doing enough. As you can no doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Binge Eating, Bulimia, Confidence, Counselling, depression, dieting, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Overeating, personal change, Self-Esteem, Stress, therapy, Uncategorized
Tagged confidence, I am enough, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, self image, self-esteem
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Changing Your Personal Stories Changes Your Life
I tell my clients all the time that the lives we experience are a result of the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. For example, if I worry about my weight and beat myself up about not being slim … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Bulimia, Confidence, Counselling, depression, dieting, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Overeating, Self-Esteem, Uncategorized
Tagged personal change, self confidence, self-esteem
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Study Shows How Toxic Bosses Wreck Teamwork
Below is an article sent to me by a colleague that comments on how supervisors have an incredible impact on the performance and productivity of the teams that work under them. If only we could all get our negative supervisors … Continue reading
Posted in Community interest, Counselling, depression, Self-Esteem, Stress, therapy
Tagged leadership, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, self concept, self-esteem, workplace environment
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ADD, ADHD or Vision Problem: Convergence Insufficiency Highlighted
Below is some fascinating reading about the surprisingly high frequency of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. If you (that’s right, adults may be misdiagnosed as well) or your child are struggling with reading, learning, school or work tasks, school or work relationships, you … Continue reading
Posted in ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Counselling, depression, Self-Esteem, Stress, therapy, trauma, Uncategorized
Tagged ADD, ADHD, brain trauma, Convergence Insufficiency, leaning difficulty, self-esteem, Stress, trauma, Vision Problem
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Simple Ideas for Eating to Improve Your Mental Health
Nutrition is always a topic that comes up when working with clients who are trying to “feel better”. What we eat plays such a large role in our over-all health including our mood and ability to think clearly, which leads … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Counselling, depression, dieting, eating disorders, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Night Eating, Overeating, Overexercise, personal change, Self-Esteem, Stress, therapy, Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, Antidepressant diet, depression, food addiction, Mental health, natural antidepressant, self-esteem
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The Benefits of Gratitude on Mood, Self-Esteem and Libido
Science has shown tremendously positive results in the mood of individuals who consciously cultivate gratitude. Check out these two links that discuss the psychological benefits of this practice (psychology today link) and a facebook page link that puts this into … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, couples, depression, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Marriage counselling, Self-Esteem, Stress
Tagged depression, Gratitude, Libido, mood, mood booster, natural antidepressant, self-esteem, Sex Drive
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Personal Power and Body Language
Have you ever considered the relationship between what you do and how you feel, between your actions and your emotions? For example, it has always amazed me that when I am feeling good, energized or confident how I also tend … Continue reading
Posted in All lifestyles, Anorexia, Anxiety, Binge Eating, Bulimia, depression, dieting, eating disorders, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Overeating, Overexercise, Self-Esteem, Stress, trauma, Uncategorized
Tagged Amy Cuddy, Anxiety, Body Language, combat anxiety, combat depression, confidence, counselling, deprssion, esteem, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, mood booster, Panic, Sadness, self-esteem, Stress, Victoria BC
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10 things no one tells women about turning 40: self-esteem and getting older
Below is a great link to a thought-provoking piece on getting older and wiser and, in particular how your self-esteem tends to grow naturally through this experience. I have found that getting older, a.k.a., having more life experience/learning, has led … Continue reading
Posted in All lifestyles, Anorexia, Anxiety, Binge Eating, Bisexual, Bulimia, depression, dieting, eating disorders, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Lesbian, Marriage counselling, Night Eating, Orthorexia, Overeating, Overexercise, Polyamorous, Self-Esteem, Stress, Transgender, trauma, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, aging gracefully, confidence, esteem, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, self-esteem
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Free Yourself From Food Stress: How to know what, when, and how much to eat
Below is a worksheet written by Michelle Morand from the Cedric Centre for Counselling that I think might interest anyone who wants to know how to Free Yourself From Food Stress: How to know what, when, and how much to eat. Its … Continue reading
Posted in Anorexia, Anxiety, Binge Eating, Bulimia, depression, dieting, eating disorders, Eating Disorders / Food and Body Image, Night Eating, Orthorexia, Overeating, Overexercise, Self-Esteem, Stress, trauma, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, binge, binge eating, binging, confidence, depression, diet, exercise, healthy eating, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, overeating, Panic, purging, self-esteem, Stress
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