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1 week ago

Mental health

The Links Between Depression and Self-Esteem

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Dear Abby: They snub me at class reunions and even call me the dog'

The author feels invisible and ignored by classmates at high school reunions, despite efforts to engage.

fromBuzzFeed

2 days ago

Parenting

Parenting Experts Say These Are The Topics You Should Never Discuss Around Your Children

1 week ago

Mental health

The Links Between Depression and Self-Esteem

more#emotional-health

Finding Hope in Troubled Times

Hope enhances mental health and self-esteem, serves as a motivator for change, and is linked to early trust experiences in life.

2 Ways for Couples to Work Through "Retroactive Jealousy"

Retroactive jealousy can undermine a relationship, stemming from insecurities about a partner's past and one's self-worth.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.

fromIndependent

Keeping up: How to break the social media comparison trap and focus on your own achievements

Excessive social comparison can harm self-esteem.

Mindfulness

fromInsideHook

Your Brain Is Programmed for Negativity. Here's How to Rewire It.

Cognitive distortions can rob individuals of their inner peace by distorting reality and reinforcing negative self-talk.

She was bullied as a teen - 1 comment from a kind lunch lady 'literally' saved her life

Compliments can profoundly change one's self-image, as experienced by Lexi Dowdy after receiving a kind remark in high school.

Finding Hope in Troubled Times

Hope enhances mental health and self-esteem, serves as a motivator for change, and is linked to early trust experiences in life.

2 Ways for Couples to Work Through "Retroactive Jealousy"

Retroactive jealousy can undermine a relationship, stemming from insecurities about a partner's past and one's self-worth.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.

fromIndependent

Keeping up: How to break the social media comparison trap and focus on your own achievements

Excessive social comparison can harm self-esteem.

Mindfulness

fromInsideHook

Your Brain Is Programmed for Negativity. Here's How to Rewire It.

Cognitive distortions can rob individuals of their inner peace by distorting reality and reinforcing negative self-talk.

She was bullied as a teen - 1 comment from a kind lunch lady 'literally' saved her life

Compliments can profoundly change one's self-image, as experienced by Lexi Dowdy after receiving a kind remark in high school.

Here's what most people love about sex - and, no, it's not an orgasm

Sex is valued for emotional connection and appreciation more than just orgasms.

The Backlash of Assertiveness

Assertiveness can expose hidden imbalances in relationships.

Speaking up may disturb long-standing dynamics.

Certain friendships depend on silence or overfunctioning.

A Hot, Married Guy Entered My Friend Group. Then the Unthinkable Happened.

Struggle with self-esteem and relationships leads to a complex and contradictory situation involving desire, identity, and choices.

Relationships

What Is Retroactive Jealousy and How Do We Deal With It?

Relationships

10 Research-Backed Habits of High Self-Esteem Couples

NYC LGBT

Exclusive | New York City's Peter Pan men: They're fun, flirty - and gone by morning

Here's what most people love about sex - and, no, it's not an orgasm

Sex is valued for emotional connection and appreciation more than just orgasms.

The Backlash of Assertiveness

Assertiveness can expose hidden imbalances in relationships.

Speaking up may disturb long-standing dynamics.

Certain friendships depend on silence or overfunctioning.

A Hot, Married Guy Entered My Friend Group. Then the Unthinkable Happened.

Struggle with self-esteem and relationships leads to a complex and contradictory situation involving desire, identity, and choices.

Relationships

What Is Retroactive Jealousy and How Do We Deal With It?

Relationships

10 Research-Backed Habits of High Self-Esteem Couples

NYC LGBT

Exclusive | New York City's Peter Pan men: They're fun, flirty - and gone by morning

more#relationships

2 weeks ago

How Narrative Therapy Can Improve Self-Esteem

Narrative therapy encourages us to begin by identifying our dominant narrative—the main story we tend to focus on and tell about ourselves. Dominant narratives, though told and retold, are not always fully accurate; they sometimes ignore other important parts of the story.

Mental health

#beauty-standards

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Facial Hair: The Last Taboo in Women's Beauty?

2 weeks ago

Mental health

Help! My Wife Went to Her High School Reunion. She Returned With a Brand New, Troubling Obsession.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Facial Hair: The Last Taboo in Women's Beauty?

2 weeks ago

Mental health

Help! My Wife Went to Her High School Reunion. She Returned With a Brand New, Troubling Obsession.

more#beauty-standards

My Daughter Dyed Her Hair. She Asked Me What I Thought. Now We're Not Speaking.

A teenager's reaction to a parental comment on appearance may reflect deeper insecurities and external pressures rather than just parental perception.

Doing This 1 Thing Can Build Kids' Confidence and Self-Worth, According to a Child Psychiatrist

Talking positively about your child behind their back can affirm their self-worth and confidence.

The 3 Self-Defeating Thoughts of Struggling Adult Children

Adult children's poor treatment of parents often stems from their own low self-esteem and struggles.

When Your Child Starts Sounding Like Your Ex

Children mimic unhealthy parental behaviors as coping mechanisms.

Conditional love from parents can damage children's self-esteem.

Two-parent homes can provide healthier environments for children.

Awareness of negative patterns in parenting is crucial.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

I won't allow my daughter to become a 'Sephora kid' because I don't want her self-worth tied to the beauty industry

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Why We Should Be Calling Girls "Fancy" & Not "Beautiful" When They Dress Up

My Daughter Dyed Her Hair. She Asked Me What I Thought. Now We're Not Speaking.

A teenager's reaction to a parental comment on appearance may reflect deeper insecurities and external pressures rather than just parental perception.

Doing This 1 Thing Can Build Kids' Confidence and Self-Worth, According to a Child Psychiatrist

Talking positively about your child behind their back can affirm their self-worth and confidence.

The 3 Self-Defeating Thoughts of Struggling Adult Children

Adult children's poor treatment of parents often stems from their own low self-esteem and struggles.

When Your Child Starts Sounding Like Your Ex

Children mimic unhealthy parental behaviors as coping mechanisms.

Conditional love from parents can damage children's self-esteem.

Two-parent homes can provide healthier environments for children.

Awareness of negative patterns in parenting is crucial.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

I won't allow my daughter to become a 'Sephora kid' because I don't want her self-worth tied to the beauty industry

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Why We Should Be Calling Girls "Fancy" & Not "Beautiful" When They Dress Up

more#parenting

High School Reunion: Lives Over Time

The reunion felt like time travel, allowing us to reconnect with our younger selves and observe the enduring personality traits from adolescence.

Relationships

fromMiami Herald

The wellness hack hiding in your closet

"It's not just about dressing up. It's about showing up for yourself. Small routines like getting dressed, washing your face and putting on makeup are important."

Fashion & style

Social justice

The Last "Acceptable" Prejudice: Obesity

Stereotype threat hinders self-confidence in job seekers like Savannah, overshadowing their qualifications due to bias related to obesity.

Women

fromThe Walrus

In Defence of Big Women Who Take Up Space in the World | The Walrus

Struggles with body image and societal beauty standards during a growth spurt.

#communication

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromAll Singles And Married

Relationships

Harriette Cole: My friends shine so bright that nobody sees me

Parenting

MEN DON'T SAY THESE TO YOUR WIFE.

fromtime.com

Mindfulness

8 Ways to Respond When Someone Interrupts You

fromBustle

Fashion & style

Here's Your Horoscope For Monday, March 3

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromAll Singles And Married

Relationships

Harriette Cole: My friends shine so bright that nobody sees me

Parenting

MEN DON'T SAY THESE TO YOUR WIFE.

fromtime.com

Mindfulness

8 Ways to Respond When Someone Interrupts You

fromBustle

Fashion & style

Here's Your Horoscope For Monday, March 3

'Remind them of how beautiful and unique they are' - parents of red-haired children on bullying, envy and to dye or not to dye

Bullying against red-haired children is a significant issue, highlighting the need for improved self-esteem and support from parents.

fromBusiness Insider

My parents gave me a feminine-sounding name. My family made fun of me until I changed it.

I grew up insecure about my name because it didn't seem as masculine as others in my family. The jokes from cousins and uncles deeply affected my self-esteem.

Women

fromIndependent

'After three pregnancies, abdominoplasty made my body feel like mine again'

Dr. Lenihan reflected on her experiences, stating that after three pregnancies in quick succession, she felt disconnected from her body, describing it as feeling 'broken'.

Women in technology

fromwww.theguardian.com

Self Esteem review straight outta Gilead

Self Esteem's performance is a tense contradiction, with stationary performers gradually transforming into a dynamic expression of movement, reflecting the themes of empowerment and self-awareness in her music.

NYC music

Help! I'm Insecure and Don't Trust My Partner

The author struggles with insecurities in her relationship despite being in a loving partnership, stemming from past experiences.

Parenting

Dear Abby: My husband changes around me when a hotter woman is around

fromwww.nytimes.com

Help! I'm Insecure and Don't Trust My Partner

The author struggles with insecurities in her relationship despite being in a loving partnership, stemming from past experiences.

Parenting

Dear Abby: My husband changes around me when a hotter woman is around

more#relationship-advice

Exclusive | I'm a sex expert - my 'orgasm breath' method releases stress, boosts energy

"You do two very quick inhales and then a long exaggerated exhale. And the reason it's called the 'orgasm breath' is because you want to get louder and more exaggerated with each exhale," Nadège explained.

Mental health

Yoga

fromYogaRenew

Why Teach Kids Yoga?

Teaching yoga to children enhances your teaching methods and skills.

Kids yoga positively impacts children's health, self-awareness, and self-esteem.

Is Self-Esteem a Purchasable Commodity?

Self-esteem is significantly influenced by income levels, indicating a strong correlation between wealth and self-worth.

Film

Jack Nicholson's son Ray says if he had fame when younger he 'could be dead'

Ray Nicholson found his passion for acting later in life, avoiding early fame to build self-esteem and confidence.

He conveys concern over the pressures young actors face when thrust into the spotlight.

SF parents

fromFlowingData

Less sense of belonging, in middle school

Middle school attendance leads to lower academic performance and self-esteem compared to K-8 education.

Wellness

fromScary Mommy

Sleeping Naked Has Improved My Sleep

Embracing being naked significantly improved my sleep quality and self-esteem.

Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on Teens

Teens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.

fromSocial Media Explorer

Social Media's Impact on Young People - Social Media Explorer

Social media impacts teenagers' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and identity struggles due to unrealistic comparisons and validation needs.

Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on Teens

Teens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.

fromSocial Media Explorer

Social Media's Impact on Young People - Social Media Explorer

Social media impacts teenagers' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and identity struggles due to unrealistic comparisons and validation needs.

How Can Forgiving Someone Else Build My Own Self-Esteem?

Forgiveness can enhance self-esteem, challenging the notion that it is a sign of weakness.

Miscellaneous

Where We Get Our Self-Image From and How to Change It

Self-image is crucial for achievements, success, and wellbeing; delegation can effectively change behavior.

Self-talk significantly impacts our self-perception and can affirm or hinder our potential.

Social justice

How Can Forgiving Someone Else Build My Own Self-Esteem?

Forgiveness can enhance self-esteem, challenging the notion that it is a sign of weakness.