Not being able to say no and worrying what people think can be a really stressful way to live….but hard to stop. If this is you…perhaps you feel a bit embarrassed by it? Maybe acknowledging “you’re a bit of a people pleaser” feels like another form of self criticism. Do you want to care less […]
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Do you worry what your friends think of you, find yourself doubting if they like you and then feel anxious or low? Maybe obsessing over unanswered texts or a night out posted on insta that you weren’t invited to? If this sounds a familiar its a common sign of low self esteem and it could
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A child with an imaginary friend may be considered cute, creative and resourceful. By the time you are eighteen though, you might not get invited back to that dinner party if you insisted on a place being set for your invisible friend “Hugo”. But if you want to overcome low self esteem, reduce self criticism
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You’ve got to the end of a chilled weekend. You needed to rest, so mostly spent it eating ice cream and watching netflix so feel rested and relaxed for work tomorrow. But then you log onto Instragram and your heart sinks. You see pics if your friends at a gig together and they all seem
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What is Low Self Esteem? Low self esteem means not having a very high opinion of yourself. It can mean lacking in confidence in certain areas such as personal qualities, skills, attractiveness but also includes whether a person feels loveable, worthy and good enough. This article will explain the causes of low self esteem as
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Unless you are a psychotherapist or psychologist you can forgiven for getting confused with al the different “self-…” words in the world of self help and mental health. You may hear self esteem, self confidence, self worth, self compassion…the list goes on and on. Sometimes these words are interchangable but can also be helpful to
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Meditation, particularly mindful meditation, has seen a growing popularity in recent years as an effective mental health intervention. But most people associate it as a stress management tool and may be surprised to hear that mindfulness can help self esteem. What is low self esteem and how do I know if I have it? Low
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If you worry what people think or criticise yourself often this is usually a sign of low self esteem. If you are thinking of accessing therapy for low self esteem “Compassion Focussed Therapy” could help. This article will explain what it is and whats involved. What is Compassion Focussed Therapy Compassion Focussed Therapy was developed
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I’m a qualified therapist and clearly really value and support the process of therapy. If anyone is struggling with an emotional issue, such as low self esteem, talking it out with a qualified professional is great. Particularly one who can offer you tools tailored to increase it. But, I am also aware that therapy is
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If you are experiencing anxiety or stress in your work or personal life you may have been aware for a while that low self esteem could be the cause. Accessing therapy for self esteem can be really useful and this blog will help you consider if you need it and how you would benefit.
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