Michael Smith 
If you’re feeling undervalued, imagine this: Alex, a dedicated employee in a bustling marketing firm, starts their day before the sun rises. With a steaming cup of coffee in hand, they dive into their tasks with unwavering focus and determination. Alex isn’t just doing their job; they are consistently going above and beyond. They’re the … Read more
Imagine your future self standing at the brink of 2024, your eyes scanning the horizon of possibilities. You have dreams, ambitions, and perhaps even a quiet sense of urgency to make this year markedly different, more fulfilling than the last. But how do you transform these nebulous aspirations into tangible realities? One possible answer lies … Read more
Imagine Sarah, a young professional known by her colleagues and friends as the ‘go-to’ person for everything. Whether it’s staying late at work to help with a project or organizing social gatherings, she never says no. Her life appears full and rewarding, a bustling journey of continuous support for those around her. But late at … Read more
Self-advocacy is an empowering skill, enabling you to effectively communicate your needs and desires. It’s a crucial tool for both personal development and professional success. At its core, self-advocacy is about understanding your value, recognizing your needs, and confidently expressing them. Why is mastering self-advocacy so important? In a world where everyone is vying for … Read more
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