With most of our girls headed back to school in the next few weeks, it is important to understand the connection between low self-esteem and girls. Research shows that by the age of 9, a girl’s self-esteem actually begins to decline. There is a shift in focus: outside appearances begin to take precedence over her [...]
Commuting in New York City this week was an excellent reminder of how simple and effective using the tool gratitude can be. Stuck in a subway, with thousands of other sweaty passengers, feeling the urge of a negative thought about my situation, or the “You should have gotten on a different car, rode the bus, [...]
Sarah Jessica Parker plays a woman many of us know all too well in I Don’t Know How She Does It, a movie based on what most of us are trying to achieve on a daily basis–“having it all”. She actually makes feeling stressed out look good, due to her hair and make-up team. This [...]
Friendships take work, over the summer and during back-to-school, we are making and maintaining friendships. Keeping these guidelines on hand, can be helpful to any tween or teen I know (and even some adults I know too). Share them, remember them, and help our girls be a true friend. […]
If you are anything like me, you procrastinate, not a personality trait I’m proud of, but it is part of who I am. Perhaps for you it’s the to-do list you never actually “do,” your bills, laundry, cleaning, or anything that is put off, and you wind up stressing out about later. I have noticed [...]
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, I am vlogging on the topic of self-esteem and how early experiences affect the self-esteem we have today. Many mental health conditions are systemic of low self-esteem (as well as genetic predispositions or life experiences), and according to the APA, 1 in 4 Americans are diagnosed with [...]
Speaking up and the ability to act assertively is a common challenge for anyone struggling with self-esteem. Assertiveness is expressing ones needs and desires in an effective and respectable manner. When we avoid speaking up and expressing how we feel or what we need, we are sabotaging our self-esteem and allowing negative feelings to build up internally. [...]
The terms self-esteem and self-confidence are often used interchangeably when referring to how one feels about themselves. Although they are very similar, they are two different concepts. It is important to understand their roles when looking to improve your overall sense of self. […]
Remember the first day of school when you were growing up? Were the confident kids the ones looking down at their shoes, mumbling, and standing shrugging their shoulders? No, they were the ones who were smiling at you, inviting you to sit with them at lunch, and walking around the halls with a purpose. Think [...]
Emily Roberts, MA, LPC, is known by many as The Guidance Girl. She is a trained psychotherapist, psychological consultant. […]
