Self-esteem and confidence

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man experiencing self-doubt due to an inferiority complex

What it means to have an inferiority complex

Alex Bachert•October 1, 2026
woman with a friend making jokes at her own expense

The psychology behind self-deprecation

Alex Bachert•July 10, 2026
man feeling guilty for needing help

What fuels internalized ableism?

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•June 23, 2026
young woman feeling emotionally lost after moving somewhere new

Feeling lost in life? Here’s how to rediscover your purpose

Liz Talago•March 5, 2026
woman experiencing social isolation with text 'Sexual anorexia'

What it means to be sexually anorexic

Liz Talago•February 10, 2026
Negative self-talk

Recognizing and reframing negative self-talk

Linda Childers•February 6, 2026
young man enjoying being the center of attention

The psychology behind “main character syndrome”

Liz Talago•January 5, 2026
woman avoiding deep conversations about her problems

The dark side of pretending to be happy

Saya Des Marais•December 18, 2025
man finding glimmers of hope

How to be hopeful, even when it’s hard

Linda Childers•December 10, 2025
young man taking an inventory of his strengths with text 'Self-concept'

Four things to know about self-concept

Liz Talago•December 5, 2025
woman staying calm and not taking things personally

Eight reasons people are mean and how to cope

Linda Childers•December 1, 2025
young woman experiencing critical inner voices

Is your inner critic rooted in internalized stigma?

Saya Des Marais•November 25, 2025
woman trying to recall times when her intuition has protected her

The power of trusting your intuition

Saya Des Marais•November 18, 2025
young woman experiencing sadness due to being ignored

Why being ignored feels so painful

Saya Des Marais•November 17, 2025
woman experiencing guilt due to hindsight bias

The hidden toll of hindsight bias

Liz Talago•November 14, 2025
woman comparing herself to others and feeling inadequate

What’s behind your sense of inadequacy?

Saya Des Marais•November 14, 2025
woman experiencing decision fatigue

Overcoming the fear of making the wrong decision

Liz Talago•November 13, 2025
Why we say 'sorry' so much

What’s at the root of your need to say sorry so often?

Saya Des Marais•November 7, 2025
man feeling worthless due to negative thoughts

Overcoming the emotional weight of feeling worthless

Liz Talago•November 6, 2025
man setting purposeful goals

The mental health benefits of finding a sense of purpose

Linda Childers•November 6, 2025
woman criticizing herself and replaying past events

The toll self-blame takes on your mind

Saya Des Marais•November 4, 2025
man journaling to try to hold himself accountable

What does it mean to hold yourself accountable?

Linda Childers•October 31, 2025
man trying to identify critical thoughts

How to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion

Saya Des Marais•October 30, 2025
man experiencing toxic positivity with text 'Fake smiling'

Fake smiling: Why you do it, and what it means for mental health

Liz Talago•October 28, 2025
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