How to Embrace Your Physical “Flaws” and Feel Comfortable in Your Skin
I started doubting the way I looked at the age of eight following comments from other children, about my twin sister being cuter/prettier than me. During adolescence I suffered from bullying because of my appearance and thought I was ugly. Like many others, I believed for many years that everything would’ve been easier if I was […]
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Who doesn’t compare themselves to others? What they have achieved and I haven’t. In what aspects they are better than me (better looking, smarter, or more successful). Or, we had the same starting point, but look where they are and where I am now. And when this happens it makes us feel like total failures. […]
Seven Rules for Maintaining Your Self-Confidence With Others
We often lose our power in front of others and all of a sudden feel so small. That’s why today I’ve decided to present you with 7 rules that will enable you to stay confident and feel worthy at all times. 1. Don’t let others make fun of you, humiliate or diminish you. Such a […]
16 Things That Mentally Strong People Don’t Do
Contrary to popular belief, successful people aren’t necessarily mentally strong. I’ve gotten to meet quite a few successful people who live in constant fear of failure and struggle with feelings of inferiority despite their achievements. I’ve also gotten to meet and hear about senior managers and CEOs who are filled with negative emotions, prone to […]
What’s the Difference Between Sharing and ‘Venting’?
One of the false beliefs that many agree on is that what’s called ‘venting’ or ‘letting off steam’ is a natural and healthy way to deal with emotional burdens. “But if I bottle it up inside I’ll explode….” This is the argument I hear time and time again when I advise my clients to give […]
How to Break Free from Self-Judgment?
Anyone who suffers from self-judgment knows how painful it is, but few are aware of how destructive it is. Despite the pain it creates, most people believe that self-judgment is a positive thing; that if they get angry enough at themselves, it will serve as an incentive for change, and that without self-judgment they’ll remain […]