Three Ways to Stop Body Bashing and Fight Self-Criticism
At thirteen years old, I decided I was going to shave my legs, all the way up to mid-thigh. I felt quite adult and dangerously risqué. My mother was mortified and told me, “You’ll regret...
225 SelfWork: Broken (in the best possible way): A Conversation with Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson, known as The Bloggess, has literally thousands who follow her. She’s also a mom, a wife, and luckily for us, an author. Broken (in the best possible way) is her newest book. In...
What Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body? Five Strategies for Being a Healthy Role Model.
Sometimes, something hits a nerve. A few years ago this Dove commercial caught my attention. It highlights body image messages that mothers might unintentionally give daughters. And…it shocked...
223 SelfWork: Shining A Light on Women’s Bravery in the Mental Health Arena
It’s Women’s History Month! And I’m excited to announce that SelfWork has a new sponsor – Premium Jane. You can visit them at premiumjane.com and use coupon code SelfWork to get...
Depression And Perfectly Hidden Depression: The Dramatic Difference
Perhaps you, or someone you love, has taken The Beck Depression Inventory. It’s a very well-known questionnaire that’s often used to determine if someone meets the criteria for...
222 SelfWork: 7 Ways to Prevent The Straw From Breaking The Camel’s Back
How can you prevent something that may be seemingly inconsequential or something “I should be able to manage” from becoming the straw that breaks the camel’s back? Here are seven...
Taming Your Inner Demons. The Role Of Shame: One Question That Helps
I was in therapy a good deal in my twenties and early thirties, and most of the work had to do with shame. A therapist once suggested I read a book called,”Taming Your Gremlins.” It...
SelfWork YGTG: Do Empaths Actually Exist? Here’s The Debate!
Today I’m sharing the work of Stacey Wright, a psychotherapist in Georgia whose work is frequently featured on The Mighty. She specializes in the treatment of highly sensitive people. I thought what...
Five Steps to Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
There’s an old saying — comparison is the thief of joy. You betcha. It’s one thing to actively participate in a competition, where you intentionally choose to make a huge...
Finding Your Purpose: The Best Valentines Gift You Can Give Yourself
In the second grade, I was elected “Valentine Queen” of my class. I wore a glittery paper crown all day long and dreamed of future ascensions. Miss Pine Bluff. Miss Arkansas. Miss...
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