Self-Awareness Archives

May 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

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Body Image Body Positivity Culture Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Awareness Self-Care Self-Esteem

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The power of self-awareness: The anatomy of the whole self

May 30, 2023 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In part two of this four-part series, discover how the whole self is really defined, plus how the two parts of the brain influence our awareness.

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Self-Awareness Self-Development

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Why self-love can be challenging for women

May 2, 2023 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA

Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.

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Emotions Happiness Identity Personality Traits Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Women

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

April 26, 2023 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP

Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.

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Boundaries Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Emotions Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Social Media Toxic Positivity Women

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Should I break up with my therapist? 5 signs it’s the right time

April 17, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LPC

Maybe you’d like to try a new kind of therapy, or you’ve done the work and feel ready to move on. No matter the reason, start with an honest conversation.

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Emotional Health Relationships Self-Awareness Self-Care Therapist-Client Relationship Therapy

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What happiness isn’t

March 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

It’s easy to mistake excitement or achievement for happiness, but those adrenaline bursts fade quickly. Here’s how to spot and cultivate lasting happiness.

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Emotions Happiness Positive Psychology Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement

5 secrets for braver boundary setting

March 1, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Hailey Magee

Learn from coach Hailey Magee how to set empowered boundaries with everyone in your life around your time, energy, feelings, and physical self.

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Boundaries Relationships Self-Awareness

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How to break a bad habit for good

January 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Find out how to break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones using the cue-routine-rewards system.

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Emotions Goal Setting Habits Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Help Self-Improvement

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How to overcome procrastination

December 29, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley

Postponing tasks can only make them seem worse. Break the cycle by reframing how you approach work—and how you encourage yourself along the way.

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Goal Setting Habits Procrastination Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement Stress

The power of self-awareness: The mind (your superpower)

October 11, 2022 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In part three of this four-part series, learn what mind-brain fusion, cognitive fusion, and brain babble are (and why they’re relevant).

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Brain Mind Self-Awareness Self-Development