Causes of Low Self-Esteem I’ll just give a brief overview of the many possible causes of low self-esteem. Childhood experiences of neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse Ongoing criticism in childhood when you expressed thoughts, feelings or
Self Compassion and the Inner Critic
The Inner Critic Most of us have a very strongly developed Inner Critic which can be summarised as the part of the mind that criticises or attacks us internally whenever we feel we have made a mistake. We often experience
How to Handle Negative Thoughts
Why are negative thoughts more powerful than positive ones? Sometimes, when we’re feeling pessimistic and hopeless, it can seem as if our negative thoughts are more powerful than our positive ones. This may not be true but our perception of
Low Mood and How to Handle It
Low Mood- What it feels like Most people experience low moods often in their daily lives. You know you’re feeling low when you wake up and your head is full of thoughts that are negative. Your mind drifts to the
What One Simple Thing Can You Do to Reduce your Anxiety?
Anxiety- what purpose does it serve? When you are feeling anxious, your body produces the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. A part of your brain called the Amygdala has made an instant assessment of an experience or a thought you’ve had