Self-Doubt

For people who define themselves as socially awkward, the perceived risk of being seen in endlessly negative ways—inadequate, ugly, boring, stupid, anxious, depressed, empty, arrogant, ... Read More

Have you ever felt like a fake or a fraud in your workplace or graduate program? Worry that other people might “figure you out?” Impostor syndrome is that insecure feeling, deep down ... Read More

Have you heard of something called the KLT factor? It’s a hot topic among marketing types. KLT stands for know, like, and trust. The power of the KLT factor comes from the fact potential ... Read More

People who tell me they are in one-sided relationships often hear me say, “Oh! Love more, try harder?” It’s my way of validating a coping style often used by people when a relationship ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the sixth in an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month we look at how fear of failure can affect creativity. One of the most common ... Read More

Thanks so much for your question. Boy, it sounds like you’re going through a really tough time, and I’m sorry to hear about your childhood abuse; I know how intrusive and debilitating ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the third in an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month the topic is conflicts. “The creative process starts with a sense that ... Read More

Editor’s note: The following article is the first part of an A-Z series on issues related to creative blocks. This month we explore the topic of anxiety. What is the connection between ... Read More

How is one to cope with the fear and uncertainty of a national media saturated with negative and frightening images of one tragedy after another? There is no need to identify specific incidents; ... Read More

My client, Alex, had told me early on in therapy that he had a secret. As we progressed and climbed higher and higher in his therapeutic journey, we realized that certain revelations needed ... Read More

Sometimes people who have a tendency to be depressed get “triggered” and begin what I call “creating a case against themselves.” Failing at something can be one of those triggers, ... Read More

At first glance, the injunction to bless and release sounds just beautiful, and so evolved. On reflection, it is missing a crucial component: learning from the experience before you let ... Read More