self-esteem

We all want to feel needed, appreciated, and connected. But when your sense of worth hinges on how much you do for others; when saying no feels dangerous or caring for yourself brings guilt; ... Read More

Let’s be honest: Reality television has become America’s not-so-secret obsession. Whether it’s your guilty pleasure after a long day, the background noise while you’re ... Read More

by Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist in San Diego, CA Girl Assertiveness Power: How to Teach Young Girls to Assert Their Power Like Amanda Gorman   At the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, ... Read More

Earlier this week I participated for the first time in a “ladies’ night out” tennis round robin event in my community. Throughout the evening, I found myself noticing how ... Read More

Self-esteem has been a pop psychology topic for decades. People often focus on it in therapy. We often speak about it with flowery and shallow language, though there is a plethora of research ... Read More

One summer afternoon two years ago, I sat in a windowless office listening to the traumatic, heartbreaking story of a person I was providing therapy to. It was my first job after becoming ... Read More

Did you know that the trait known as self-esteem or self-worth can greatly impact your mood? It can also affect your behavior and decisions. Self-worth is linked to higher levels of happiness ... Read More

Some sayings might be well-intended, but that doesn’t make them true, let alone easy to hear. Case in point: “You can’t find love until you learn to love yourself.” The people ... Read More

Approximately 10-13% of school-aged children in the United States experience rejection by their peers. Children who feel rejected may have a higher risk of decreased academic performance, ... Read More

When it comes to self-esteem across the lifespan, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is for adolescents: It really does get better with age. Studies have found that self-esteem ... Read More

During a recent ski vacation, a fall on the slopes quickly changed the agenda from enjoying the great outdoors and thrill seeking to managing a knee brace and physical therapy. It’s certainly ... Read More

Low self-esteem has become an epidemic in our society. Feelings of unworthiness and an impaired self-image can occur starting at a young age and may lead to mental health issues, including ... Read More