Have you ever noticed that you’re kinder to almost everyone else than you are to yourself? Many of the people I work with are deeply compassionate. They support their partners, children, friends, and colleagues with patience and understanding. But when they make...
For many years, our culture has celebrated qualities that are often associated with extroversion: being outgoing, highly social, quick to speak, and always ready for the next event. If you’re someone who prefers quieter environments, enjoys spending time alone,...
Many people assume confidence is something you either have or you don’t. They look at confident people and imagine they must feel certain, fearless, or naturally self-assured. But that is rarely what I see in therapy. More often, I meet people who are waiting to...
Do you feel like a fraud? Do you have a nagging fear of being found out as not being as smart or deserving? Are you plagued by the feeling and the worry that the world will see you as incompetent? If you feel like a fraud, you’re not alone. High achievers like...
