Imagine Sarah, a dedicated accountant for over a decade, suddenly realizes her true passion lies in teaching. As she transitions from crunching numbers to enlightening young minds, Sarah undergoes not just a career change but a profound transformation of her self-identity. Her story exemplifies the evolution of self-schema – the mental blueprint we each hold … Read more
The SELFIE Randomized Clinical Trial, conducted from December 2018 to December 2022, focused on improving self-esteem in youth aged 12-26 years who have low self-esteem and a history of childhood adversity. The intervention was a novel blended Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI), consisting of The study included 174 participants, primarily exposed to emotional abuse or neglect, … Read more
Imagine, for a moment, a character named Jessica. Jessica’s world revolves around a singular axis: herself. Every conversation, every interaction, and even the quiet moments of thought are filtered through a lens that centers her own experiences, beliefs, and feelings. It’s not that Jessica is uncaring or unkind; it’s just that her perspective is firmly … Read more
Emotional resilience is an essential quality that enables you to adapt to stress, face adversity, and bounce back from challenging situations. Maintaining emotional stability and strength is more crucial than ever: society, and life as we know it is changing at an ever increasing pace. Economic shakeups, social media, AI, and virtual reality will change … Read more
Self-aggrandizement is a at its core an exaggerated sense of one’s importance, achievements, or capabilities, often expressed through boastful or pretentious behavior. This phenomenon is not just a personal attribute but is also influenced by cultural, social, and psychological factors. Understanding self-aggrandizement is crucial not only for personal development and interpersonal relations but also for … Read more
Imagine walking along a path, clearly marked towards a desired destination. Now, envision deliberately straying off this path, enticed by diversions that lead nowhere. This metaphor exemplifies self-sabotage, a perplexing behavior where individuals subconsciously hinder their own success, despite having clear goals and the capacity to achieve them. Self-sabotage manifests in varied forms. For some, … Read more
In a quaint town, there lived an artist whose hands danced with colors and whose imagination knew no bounds. This artist, Emilia, painted landscapes so vivid and portraits so lifelike they seemed almost ready to step out of the canvas. Despite extraordinary talent, Emilia was clouded by relentless feelings of unworthiness, seeing her art as … Read more
Imagine Emily, a young professional in her late 20s. She’s got the kind of job that’s always demanding more, a personal life that feels like a series of unfortunate events, and a mind that won’t stop echoing her self-doubts. On paper, she’s got it all together, but in her heart, her self-esteem is as fragile … Read more
Imagine a small fishing village where everyone relies on the sea for sustenance. The sea isn’t just a body of water for them; it’s their identity, their livelihood, and the essence of their community spirit. But one fateful day, a massive storm sweeps in, wreaking havoc on their fishing fleet, destroying nets, and sinking boats. … Read more
Picture yourself standing next to a celebrity at a gala event, grinning from ear to ear as photographers capture the moment. You’re not the star, but for a brief moment, you feel like one, don’t you? This emotional high is more than just a fleeting thrill; it taps into a psychological phenomenon known as “Basking … Read more