The Body Image Epidemic – It Affects Men Too

Struggling with body image issues can be frustrating and depressing. This not just an issue that women face. I have worked with many men over the years who struggle with this problem. When you don't like what you see in the mirror, it has a negative impact on your mental state of mind as [...]

Is Low Self-esteem at the Root of Your Problems?

Is Low Self-esteem at the Root of Your Problems? As a therapist that has been helping men for 16 years, I can safely say that low self-esteem is at the root of many of my client’s problems. Clients start to see me for a variety of reasons; the most common being anxiety, depression, feeling [...]

Extroverts and Low Self-Esteem – Not Just a Shy Person’s Problem

Low self-esteem is often attributed to those who don’t stand up for themselves, avoid seeking promotions that they deserve or fail to establish interpersonal relationships. Although these individuals do often suffer from self-esteem issues, they aren’t the only ones. By society’s standards, gregarious outgoing individuals who are the life of the party seem to have [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:39:14-07:00October 9th, 2015|Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Extroverts and Low Self-Esteem – Not Just a Shy Person’s Problem

Eight Tips Guaranteed to Impress Everyone You Meet

Impressing others needn’t be difficult, and several methods exist for impressing everyone you meet. If you suffer from social anxiety, or, if you’re seeking a small boost from mundane party-going tricks—check out the following tips, generated from Buzzfeed, guaranteed to turn heads. For Others: 1. Focus on Others First It makes sense, doesn’t it? When [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:40:08-07:00February 14th, 2015|Educational, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Eight Tips Guaranteed to Impress Everyone You Meet

7 Ways Men Can Boost Their Physical & Mental Health

7 Ways Men Can Boost Their Physical & Mental Health Every man is a unique individual and each man should consume foods with vitamins and minerals that match their physical make-up to boost their mental health along with their psychological outlook. Men who experience anxiety, depression and other varying moods can learn how to overcome [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:41:09-07:00January 20th, 2015|Men's Issues, Mental Health, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on 7 Ways Men Can Boost Their Physical & Mental Health

Everything is Connected: Men’s Mental Health & Nutrition

  Everything is Connected: Men's Mental Health & Nutrition  Many men are not aware that there is a connection between their physical health and their mental health.  What is the link between the two?  A man’s chronic physical condition and his mental state impact his life significantly.  A man’s entire quality of life is influenced [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:41:14-07:00January 17th, 2015|Men's Issues, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Everything is Connected: Men’s Mental Health & Nutrition

The Overly Involved Mother/Son Relationship

When a father is physically or emotionally absent, the parents frequently can't form a healthy bond with each other, much less with their children. Frequently, the mother may attempt to bond with the oldest son to satisfy her unmet emotional needs. Subsequently, the son's self-esteem becomes defined by his mother. Fortunately, individual therapy and counseling [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:41:20-07:00January 14th, 2015|Assertive Communicaiton, Relationships, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on The Overly Involved Mother/Son Relationship

The Benefits of Positive Affirmations and How to Use Them

People often reflect on the past twelve months around this time of year. What changes occurred? What could be done differently in 2015? These are all helpful questions that can guide us toward more enriching lives. But for many people, these questions carry shame or guilt. Such emotions can be difficult to release and lead to frustration [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:41:59-07:00December 31st, 2014|Anxiety Disorders, Self-Esteem, Stress|Comments Off on The Benefits of Positive Affirmations and How to Use Them

Are You Depressed? Consider Volunteering

In my blog posts I do my best to give some solid approaches to managing life and mental health concerns more easily. The concept of volunteering to help those in need is a point I would very strongly like to encourage you to consider if you are someone who often feels depressed, 'down in the [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:04-07:00September 16th, 2013|Depression, Educational, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Are You Depressed? Consider Volunteering

Struggling with Insecurities and the Judgments of Others?

Often in my life and in my work I come across people who are struggling with a lot of insecurities and seem very concerned about the judgments of others. Sometimes this phenomenon seems to completely dictate a person's life and they are filled with anxiety and guilt about who they are as a person or [...]

By |2017-10-27T21:44:16-07:00August 16th, 2013|Assertive Communicaiton, Relationships, Self-Care Strategies, Self-Esteem|Comments Off on Struggling with Insecurities and the Judgments of Others?

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