Social Comparison and Responding to Others: Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side? Part II

Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side? Check out part II to our previous blog post about social comparison.

Bridgette GottwaldAugust 30, 2022greener grass, comparison, social comparison, relationships, jealousy, difficult emotions, therapy, my therapist says

I’m Not Good Enough: What Led Me Here?

The narrative of “I’m not good enough” has become far too common across America. It can “plague” people of all kinds of different cultures, incomes, education levels, and income levels. This one thought is the “mother thought of despair.” It can drag you down and overwhelm you with anxiety and depression. This blog will provide seven reasons why these thoughts are happening and make suggestions of how you can feel better fast!

Bridgette GottwaldMarch 18, 2022self esteem, good, criticism, self criticism, comparison, negative, focus, perfectionism, childhood trauma, critical parents, negative social circle, attitude

Cognitive Twitter: What Are You Re-Tweeting?

This week I had an interesting and super inspiring session with a client of mine that I’ve been working with for the last year and a half. In response to a negatively charged comment about herself, I said “You’re stronger than you think and give yourself credit for.” She said excitedly “RE-TWEET!” in response. From there, that response of hers became the precedent for the rest of the session.

Bridgette GottwaldMay 10, 2021twitter, cognition, thought, therapy, mental health awareness, mental health, mental health matters, reframe, re-tweet, presentation, people, thought process, comparison, brain, ruminate

Who Are You to Judge?

Who are you to judge? I often say this to myself, other people and sometimes my clients, too. Human beings are built to compare and judge themselves and others, yet we have no place to. Regardless of any reason, we have no right to pass judgment towards anyone. People hardly realize their own mistakes, yet they so readily strive to point out the flaws of other people.

Good Grief, Part 2: How to Handle the Loss of Loved Ones

So, grief is love? Hurting because a person is no longer with us is supposed to make me a more understanding and loving person? Sounds like a bunch of crap, right?

BlogBridgette GottwaldDecember 2, 2019grief, love, overcoming loss, handeling loss, loved ones, acknowledge pain, healthy ways to cope, coping meachanisms, comparison, accept, understand, unexpected emotions, physical symptoms, positive memories, traditions, photos, sentimental memories

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