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

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

You may have read or listened to my previous blog post about social comparison and how it affects you. When we think about both upward and downward social comparison, I discussed in the previous blog that “many psychologists consider social comparison something that happens to us” (Brown, p. 21). Check out this two-part blog series to learn about responding to others in regard to social comparison.

Bridgette GottwaldJuly 13, 2022social comparison, greener grass, mental health, mental health matters, my therapist says, responding to others, therapy, social skills, comparing

How Do I Avoid and Repair Burnout?

We all know that familiar feeling of burnout – when we are pushed to our breaking point and are about to snap. Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

Bridgette GottwaldJune 24, 2022burnout, mental health awareness, therapist, my therapist says, breaking point, stress, work, over working

Self-Concept, Pt. I: Who Am I?

Do you feel as if you understand yourself, how you make decisions and why you behave in certain ways? If the answer to this question is no, that’s okay! If the answer to this question is yes, it never hurts to learn more about yourself. Awareness is key and getting a better understanding of self-concept can help you to get to know yourself better.

Bridgette GottwaldJune 24, 2022self concept, self esteem, self improvement, therapy, my therapist says, blog, self concept lessons, learning, self improvment, self aware, awareness, mental health, mental health awareness

Common Defense Mechanisms: What Are You Defending and Why?

More often than not, we defend ourselves and our actions – sometimes without even realizing it. Maybe if we weren’t so busy explaining ourselves to others, we’d have more room for important things like compassion, understanding, and empathy.

What Are the ABCs of Emotional and Behavioral Management?

It’s all fun and games until someone finds out the function of your behavior! Have you ever wondered why you do certain things or why you react or behave in specific ways? Perhaps learning about the ABCs of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) will help you break this down.

Bridgette GottwaldJanuary 29, 2021anger, shame, disappointment, resentment, irritation, ABC, REBT, therapy, mental health, mental health awareness, behaviors, actions, consequences, activating event, belief system, function, healthy, unhealthy, emotions, my therapist says, regulate, damage, model, perspective

Harry Kraemer, Pt. II: How Do I Become My Best Self through Values-Based Leadership?

If you read my last blog post, some of these concepts will look familiar to you. Part one of this two-part blog series discussed Harry Kraemer’s take on living and leading through a values-based life. It broke down the four principles that values-based leadership is built upon self-reflection, a balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility.

Bridgette GottwaldJanuary 28, 2021confidence, therapy, therpist, my therapist says, harry kraemer, best self, values, leadership, self-confidence, true, genuine, humility, principles, change, controversy, crisis, important, together, expert, novice

Harry Kraemer, Pt. I: How Do I Find Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life?

What if someone told you that you’d be able to live a “values-based life by identifying and committing to your values and priorities?” Perhaps what you are saying is important to you isn’t actually aligning with what you truly devote your time to. Maybe you are talking the talk but failing to walk the walk. Sound familiar? It’s okay, you’re not alone.

Bridgette GottwaldJanuary 28, 2021values, life, leadership, mental health awareness, mental health, mental health matters, therapy, therapist, my therapist says, blog, blogging, blog of the day, harry kraemer, like a boss, lead, intentions

Cognitive Distortions, Pt. I: What Are They and How Do I Identify Them?

Next time you are experiencing negative thinking, take a moment to check your thoughts, notice, and make some observations. More often than not, you will find that your brain is full of negativity.

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