self-esteem
Stop comparing yourself to others: Psychologist's tips
Nothing can damage your unstable self-esteem more than comparing yourself to others. Stable people with healthy self-esteem simply enjoy who they are without thinking much about others' opinions, and you can do it too.
Kate Yakimchuk self-love tips Psychology 6 November 2023
Affection for attention: Psychololgist's insights
Some people tend to love unapproachable strangers, others quickly fall in love with anyone who slows even a bit of attention. It's often hard to understand how these patterns work, but psychologists claim to know the answers to your questions.
Kate Yakimchuk love affection attention confidence Psychology 21 October 2023
It's never the same: A new study on pregnancy and body image
Pregnancy and motherhood is often romanticized, but real women don't always like how they look, and it affects them a lot. A recent study has uncovered differences in how pregnancy can affect women's feelings about their bodies, including negative body image.
Kate Yakimchuk research pregnancy body Psychology 20 October 2023
Why you don't like how you look: Psychologist's insights
Most people aren't exactly happy with their looks - some people just see some flaws, others simply hate what they see in a mirror daily. But why do people who you see as stunning even have insecurities?
Kate Yakimchuk insecurity appearance Psychology 14 October 2023
You shouldn't compare yourself to others: Psychologist's tips
Most people are acquainted with the idea that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - but why is that a rule? While comparing yourself to your peers and colleagues can improve your motivation and determination, it can also affect your mental health a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk comparison personality confidence Psychology 1 October 2023
Don't be a people pleaser: Psychologist's tips
Most people want to be liked and loved, and they often assume that being a people pleaser is the easiest way to achieve that. In fact, most people don't like people pleasers - so you can accidentally get the opposite effect and only ruin your relationships.
Kate Yakimchuk pleasing personality tips Psychology 1 October 2023
A bad partner can ruin your self-esteem: Psychologist's insights
Great partners can make us strong and happy, bad partners can leave us weak, scared of intimacy, and mentally damaged. While it's often hard to spot a bad partner right away, It's important to keep looking for red flags to keep your self-esteem healthy.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship confidence dating tips Psychology 1 October 2023
Dating a manipulator: Psychologist's insights
Dating a manipulator can be an extremely traumatizing experience for everyone, and especially for people who are soft-hearted and gentle. It's not only unpleasant or unhealthy - it can also be pretty dangerous for your mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk dating manipulation personality tips Psychology 30 September 2023
Self-pitying: Psychologist's insights
No one likes self-pitying - but it's not always easy to recognize the signs of it in yourself. To become a stronger and more likable person, you should keep your eyes on these signs, so you can improve yourself.
Kate Yakimchuk self-pitying pity personality Psychology 20 September 2023
Stop caring about what they say: Psychologist's advice
While it's normal to listen to other people's opinions from time to time, it can also be pretty damaging for your self-esteem and mental state. It's especially true when you have to face criticism too often - it can damage your confidence and make you question your every step.
Kate Yakimchuk confidence tips opinion Psychology 20 September 2023
Codependent relationships: Psychologist's insights
Dependence on other people can be tough, and so is codependency - a situation where two people need each other in an unhealthy way. Psychologists often say that codependence can be pretty dangerous, and there are reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk codependence personality confidence Psychology 18 September 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Low Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem is not a mental disorder, but a psychological and common problem. Its main feature is an unjustifiably low assessment of oneself, one’s abilities and achievements.
Diana Dashkevich self-love mental health Psychology 17 September 2023
How to start liking your appearance: Psychologist's tips
Nowadays, lots of people suffer from poor body image and low-self esteem. While it's easier than ever to find pictures of beautiful people on the internet, real people feel disappointed because they don't seem attractive enough.
Kate Yakimchuk appearance tips Psychology 17 September 2023
Where lack of confidence comes from: Psychologist's insights
Confident people attract others and generally enjoy their lives more - but it's not that easy for everyone to find that confidence in themselves. It's way easier to lose self-confidence than to build it, and there are a few reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk confidence tips Psychology 16 September 2023
Confusing self-esteem: Psychologist's insights
Lots of people are pretty confused about their self-esteem that can change from very high to very low pretty quickly. In fact, it happens way more often than you might think, and it's quite normal for people to feel that way.
Kate Yakimchuk personality confidence Psychology 16 September 2023
Staying motivated after failures: Psychologist's advice
We all have failures sometimes - some are minor, some are major, and it's normal. The key is to stay motivated and keep on working afterwards, but how to achieve that?
Kate Yakimchuk motivation personality Psychology 16 September 2023
Psychologist's advice: What to do when you're "too much"
It's always unpleasant when someone you like says that you're "too much" - it can break your heart. If someone thinks you're "too much," it means they might feel overwhelmed or annoyed by your behavior because it's too intense or frequent.
Kate Yakimchuk communication tips personality Psychology 10 September 2023
Life is tough for kids that aren't seen as attractive: A new study on kids and their popularity in school
While many people think that the school years were the happiest in their lives, it's not like that for everyone - and it's as true now as it was a few decades ago. Despite changes in school culture over the years, a recent study shows that certain things haven't changed – life can be tough for middle school students who aren't considered attractive or athletic.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers appearance Psychology 10 September 2023
It's not a personal attack: How to become more relaxed and easy-going
Some people can read others well, and some people just see personal attacks everywhere - and it might be challenging for both them and the others. In most cases, you can change the way you think - you just need more practice, and some tips can help as well.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety tips attack Psychology 10 September 2023
Advice from a Psychologist: How to Learn to Say No
Subconscious fear of being alone and losing people's respect. The search for confirmation of its importance, indispensability in the fulfillment of endless requests. Lack or blurring of personal boundaries. Fear of offending the one who asks with refusal.
Diana Dashkevich mental health communication Psychology 10 September 2023