Perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence. People who pursue excellence in a healthy way take genuine pleasure in working to meet high standards. Perfectionists are motivated by self-doubt and fears of disapproval, ridicule, and rejection.
Read MoreIn our counseling work with individuals, we see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.
Read MoreA recent poll, for example, found that 65% of people are spending their free time doing things they’d rather not do. Isn’t that amazing? It’s great if you have created a full and interesting life for yourself, but how frustrating if you don’t have the time to enjoy it!
This is something we often see as therapists - people can experience depression when they live a life they find unfulfilling.
Read MoreSometimes people aren’t sure if therapy will help. And, while we can’t make that decision for you, we hope this helps explain some of the more common problems we see and how therapy can help. Every individual is different, and the only one that can make the decision to reach out to see if therapy is right for you is you. We hope this helps as a general guideline.
Read MoreLet’s explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.
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