by Magnolia Family Counseling | May 24, 2020 | Counseling, Self-Esteem
Do a search right now on Amazon books on the topic of “Happiness” and you will be returned page after page of titles, all claiming to have the secret to finding it. Why our obsession with happiness? Maybe the better questions is, why does happiness seem to elude so...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Mar 15, 2020 | Counseling, Depression, Self-Esteem
“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to another human being unless you’re a real jerk. But how many of us have that inner critic that says these...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Feb 2, 2020 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Self-Esteem
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in your life to have a good self-esteem. But the reality is, having a healthy self-esteem means you like...
by Magnolia Family Counseling | Nov 17, 2019 | Counseling, Self-Esteem
When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as...
by Priscilla Hurd | Sep 30, 2018 | Counseling, Self-Esteem
Most children are brought up to be kind and respectful of other people. They are taught to consider others’ feelings and help those in need. But when it comes to taking care of themselves, many people lack the ability to put their own needs first. To some, the concept...
by Priscilla Hurd | Aug 30, 2018 | Counseling, Self-Esteem
Self-care is complex. Anyone can tell you to do it, but only you can bestow the gift of self-care onto yourself. But before you can begin bestowing, you’ve got to first recognize that you are worthy of caring for yourself as you do others. How do you do this? By...
