(5 minutes read time) The saying “resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die” is often attributed to Nelson Mandela, but its origins are more complex and can be traced back to earlier sources Resentment is a form of...
Perfectionism can stem from a variety of factors, including individual personality traits, environmental influences, and social pressures. While the root cause of perfectionism can vary from person to person, some common underlying factors include: Personality Traits...
People I work with often feel overwhelmed. Stress, anxiety, and even depression are becoming part of daily life. Sometimes, we know what’s causing these feelings—like a breakup, financial struggles, or work pressure. But other times, we just feel unsafe, unsettled, or...
Imposter syndrome refers to a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments, fear being exposed as a fraud, and attribute their success to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities. Despite external evidence of competence and...
Understanding Trauma What is Trauma? Trauma is the psychological and emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event—or a series of events. This could include: A one-time event, like an accident or natural disaster Repeated exposure to stressful or harmful...
Feeling not good enough, or experiencing a pervasive sense of inadequacy or unworthiness, is a common struggle that many people face at some point in their lives. It is the most common feeling that I work with. This feeling can stem from various sources and can have a...
