Having low self-esteem can be a common presenting issue that motivates people to seek therapy. Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. However, in popular self-help literature self-esteem is often viewed as synonymous with self-confidence. I like to think of the distinction between self-esteem and self-confidence as this: you may have the confidence to […]
I have often wondered whether the compiling of to-do lists merely fuel our anxiety or help to ease our worry in an era of information overload. If you are anything like me you might fret about the unfinished tasks on a list rather than rejoice about the accomplishment of the tasks that you do manage to
The difference between effective levels of assertiveness and aggression is when there is an absence of respect for other people. Aggressive behaviour is when there is no respect for others. However, you can be assertive whilst at the same time respecting the sensitivities of others. That essentially is what it means to have healthy boundaries.