Self-Esteem
How I Learned to Recognize and Reduce Negative Self-Talk
by Adrienne Erin Over the past three years I have run two marathons, four half marathons and so many 5Ks, I can’t even remember them all. And yet a few …
How a Perfectionist Attitude Is a Self-Destructive Behavior
Guest Blogger: Katy Reeve Setting unachievable goals right at beginning make you feel tired before you could actually achieve something. Try to understand …
Staying True to Yourself: A Message to College Students
Guest Blogger: Lauren Bailey Every year, as summer comes to an end and the weather cools off, thousands of students across the country head off to college. …
What is Causing Negativity in Your Life?
Guest Blogger: Beth Sager There are many causes of negativity. Sometimes, a person can be their own worst enemy. Be honest, have you ever caught yourself …
3 Ways to Develop Self-Confidence
Guest Blogger: Michael Williams Whether you are a politician, an athlete, or a computer programmer, self-confidence is a trait you must have in order to …
Positive Affirmations were My Transformation!
Guest Blogger: Thomas Allan Such a simple tool, positive affirmations, but they have been my transformation and my one constant through the last two decades …
New Beginnings – A Poem
Hoping to start afresh I choose the path to lead me out Of fear, anxiety, indecision Right onto the self-healing route Precious are new life’s gems For now, …
Recovering from a Breakup with Your Dating Partner
Guest Blogger: Debbie Lamedman Maybe it was fun while it lasted, but now you find yourself mourning the loss of your dating partner. Yes, it happens all the …
Have the Courage to Believe in Yourself
Guest Blogger: Alvina Lopez We live in a society whose message to young people can seem contradictory. On one hand, television shows and commercials promote …
Narcissist's Reactions to Deficient, Fake, Negative, Low-grade, or Static Narcissistic Supply
Guest Blogger: Sam Vaknin The narcissist presents to the world a facade of invincibility, equanimity, superiority, skillfulness, cool-headedness, …
Courtesy of the Heart
Guest Blogger: Nancy Oelklaus Last week I heard Augie Garrido, the winningest college baseball coach, speak. He said one of the greatest challenges in coaching …
Running Your Own Race…
Guest Blogger: Ken La Salle When I jog several times each week along the Santa Ana River Trail, there’s plenty to keep me company. The trail along the river …
Down to Earth…
Guest Blogger: Ken La Salle Every dream, no matter how big or small, should be grounded in a pragmatic view of reality that takes everything into consideration …
Pebble in My Shoe
Guest Blogger: Nancy Oelklaus The pebble I just removed from my shoe is about the size of one Grape Nut. I felt it come in at my heel as I walked around Lady …
New Beginnings — Searching for Hope
Guest Blogger Barbara Sinor After an emotional experience, there will be a time for you to bring your life forward, and to be visible on your present stage of …
Unplugging by Degrees
Guest Blogger – Nancy Wesson Yes – I am unplugging – choosing to experience life in a different way and that is still unfolding. At the …
Saying “YES”…
Guest Blogger: Ken La Salle As I begin my “guest blogger” gig for Recovering The Self, I think I can contribute best with what I might call “Recovering …
Five steps to celebrating and building self-esteem
Debbie Jordan February is International Boost Self-Esteem month, so you can find plenty of articles that tell you to take time for yourself by exercising, …
Recent Comments