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Self Doubt

Say 'Enough is Enough' to Self-Doubt

Lisa Cleary | Posted 05.14.2013 | Women
Lisa Cleary

While I'll never not be a perfectionist, I do know that I'm good enough for a lot of people. My mom, my family, my friends, my coworkers and my boyfriend all love me for who I am.

My Own Worst Enemy

Kate Baldwin | Posted 05.13.2013 | Women
Kate Baldwin

You may recognize the spiral-downward logic when your internal barometer registers that someone is seemingly much more accomplished -- not to mention much more glamorous -- than you are: What decisions have I made that brought me to this place? Have they been the right ones?

Can You Trust Yourself?

Judith Johnson | Posted 05.01.2013 | Healthy Living
Judith Johnson

I believe that the ultimate gamble with the greatest potential gain in life is to trust yourself and that in so doing, you gain a level of freedom, authenticity, and peace that is unreachable any other way.

Do We Ever Get Over Self-Doubt? I Used to Doubt It, But I'm Getting Over That

Lynn Cluess Manzione | Posted 03.25.2013 | Healthy Living
Lynn Cluess Manzione

Today everything is digital, and we now have delete buttons. Your slate is clean. Stay on top of your junk, and when something shows up in your life that does not serve you, see it for what it is. Junk. Press the delete button and send it on its way.

Stop 'Shoulding' Yourself: How To Rid Imaginary Obligations

Nancy Colier | Posted 03.21.2013 | Healthy Living
Nancy Colier

What are we afraid will happen if we stop "shoulding" all over ourselves? We have been taught, mistakenly, that if we don't "should" ourselves into action, we will become like those giant sloths that hang on trees -- inert. If not controlled, we would be unkind, ungrateful, un-generous, unproductive and every other "un" you can think of.

Let Go of Your Past to Become a Better Parent

Lisa Firestone | Posted 03.19.2013 | Parents
Lisa Firestone

There are countless methods of raising children, and many of them are perfectly healthy. Yet, no matter how many books we read, rules we make, or goals we set, there is one thing that will impact our children above all else, and that is how we feel within ourselves.

Frauds on the Red Carpet? True Confessions of Academy Award Winners

Dr. Valerie Young | Posted 04.28.2013 | Entertainment
Dr. Valerie Young

It's a challenge to maintain a consistent level of confidence when you know you are only as good as your last performance, when even the brightest stars fade quickly, and where success requires that you prove yourself over and over again in ways few others must.

The Potent Power Of Asking 'What If..?'

Laura Kray | Posted 04.03.2013 | TED Weekends
Laura Kray

2013-01-18-TEDplayvideoAre you ready to go down the rabbit hole of possibilities with your own life? Start with a moment from your past in which rapid, intense, and clear change occurred. Now, thoughtfully consider who you would be today if the turning point incident had never occurred.

Are You Kind Enough to Yourself?

Helene Lerner | Posted 04.02.2013 | Women
Helene Lerner

With Valentine's Day almost here, it's important to keep in mind that the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves.

Living From Your Heart: Why You Should Demote Your Brain As CEO

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum | Posted 03.26.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

As women, multi-tasking and doing it all, we have allowed our brains to take over and run the show. In many ways, this has been necessary to get us where we are today, but at some point, our brains got a little bit power-happy.

How To Boost Your Confidence -- Instantly

Helene Lerner | Posted 03.21.2013 | Healthy Living
Helene Lerner

Second-guessing and doubting ourselves can be deadly. It kills our enthusiasm for embarking on a big project, getting involved in a new relationship, and the list goes on. When doubting yourself rears its ugly head, here are ways to put down the monster.

When The New Year Doesn't End

Andrew Z. Cohen | Posted 03.16.2013 | Religion
Andrew Z. Cohen

So on a day like the first day of the New Year, when you experience the thrill of renewal, realize that it is not merely a personal experience you are having. The universe is trying to evolve through you.

Why You're Never Failing As A Mother

Amy Morrison | Posted 02.12.2013 | Parents
Amy Morrison

We live in a time when we can Google everything, share ideas and expose our children to amazing opportunities, but anyone that implies that they have it figured out is either drunk or lying (or both), so don't be too hard on yourself.

How to Feel Instantly Better in Your Body

Greta Gleissner, LMSW | Posted 02.03.2013 | Women
Greta Gleissner, LMSW

I cannot tell you how many times throughout my life -- especially during the 17 years I struggled with bulimia -- I said the phrase, "I feel fat."

How Raising a Child Is Like Carving a Pumpkin

Melinda Wentzel | Posted 12.18.2012 | Parents
Melinda Wentzel

Happy Halloween to all those makers of little jack-o'-lanterns, whose work is truly a labor of love and whose efforts are worthy of high praise -- regardless of the outcome.

3 Steps to Overcoming Your Self-Doubts

Mary Pritchard | Posted 12.04.2012 | Healthy Living
Mary Pritchard

I have been a faithful follower of and participant in Rhonda Britten's Fearless Living Boot Camp for the last two weeks. Although I feel I've made some progress, I also feel like something has been holding me back.

Experts Speak Out About the Harmful Effects of Dieting

Michelle May, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2012 | Healthy Living
Michelle May, M.D.

When the conclusions of a recent study gave a surprising endorsement to yoyo dieting, I asked my colleagues, experts in intuitive eating and mindful e...

Brit Media Crow Over Triumphs -- But Tensions Beneath?

David Tereshchuk | Posted 11.12.2012 | Media
David Tereshchuk

The whole world's eyes, as they say, have been on Britain. And Britain's own scrutiny of itself has also been intense -- encouraged by an orgy of self-absorption by the British media.

Success Tips: Push Past Your Fear!

Hale Dwoskin | Posted 11.02.2012 | Healthy Living
Hale Dwoskin

No matter your current level of success, there are ways for you to eliminate the internal blocks holding you back from living life more fully, as opposed to watching life pass you by.

5 Characteristics That Can Distinguish Success From Failure

Eldon Taylor | Posted 10.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Eldon Taylor

What does it take to maximize your income potential at a time when the economy seems uncertain? What does it take to secure some cushion of comfort that promotes peace of mind? If you're like many people today, financial concerns top the list of worries.

The Confidence Game

Devon Corneal | Posted 07.28.2012 | Parents
Devon Corneal

I'd like to know what would happen if we all stopped doubting ourselves, and decided to feed only our inner confident mom.

Living In The Observation As A Daily Practice

Mary Mackenzie | Posted 07.11.2012 | Healthy Living
Mary Mackenzie

If it's true that "everything someone does or says is an attempt to meet a need," what needs do judgment and blame serve?

Remembering Who You Really Are

Linda Durnell | Posted 06.24.2012 | Home
Linda Durnell

We can choose to change our thoughts, words, actions and feelings to create the changes that will transform our lives.

Declaring a Ceasefire against Our Sisters

Barbara & Shannon Kelley | Posted 06.17.2012 | Women
Barbara & Shannon Kelley

The moments when we feel like we need to make the case that that other road is wrong are probably the moments when we need to look at ourselves.

Your Guide to Positive Thinking

Health | By Jancee Dunn | Posted 05.23.2012 | Healthy Living

By By Jancee Dunn Recently at a party, I was introduced to a woman who looked vaguely familiar. When I said "nice to meet you," she coolly remind...