Identity & Self-Esteem

How we think of and see ourselves has an enormous impact on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. With the widespread integration of modern-day social media into our everyday lives, many experience an ongoing pressure to attain perfection. We painstakingly curate our presentation and constantly compare and critique our performance to the point where we develop feelings of shame, self-doubt, and inadequacy. Some other negative outcomes include:

Believing you’re incompetent or inferior to others

Intense anxiety with peers and toward situations

Self-Sabotage

Avoidance of opportunities that could actually benefit you

Fear of rejection or failure that inhibits you from pursuing goals or relationships

Difficulty advocating for yourself

Discounting your needs and wants

These patterns of living may offer temporary respite but prove detrimental in the long term. Thankfully, therapy can offer a better solution. By slowly combating negative self-talk, developing assertiveness skills, and increasing self-compassion, therapists at Vivid World Psychology can help improve your sense of self, empowering you to build a life with more confidence, courage, and resilience.