Author: RenaPollak
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Friendships Keep You Healthy
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If your letting friendships slide, try not to beat yourself up over it. Simply commit to making time to nurture friendships going forward. We all need them. In fact, friendships keep you healthy. In this article, get the inspiration and advice you need to nurture…
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What Keeps People from Pursuing Their Hopes and Dreams?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Everyone has hopes and dreams, but not everyone takes the steps necessary to make them a reality. Are any of these common fears keeping you stuck in place? This article explains common fears that keep people from pursuing their dreams. Read my blog on GoodTherapy.Org: Let’s…
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Is Being ‘Thick-Skinned’ Your Strength or Your Weakness? It Depends on Your Self-Esteem.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.People often say they are “thick-skinned” as a testament to their resilience, which can certainly be a good thing. But there’s another side worth considering. In this article, written for GoodTherapy.org, learn how to identify when you’re putting up with stuff that you shouldn’t. Read my…
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Mindfulness and the Weather
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.It’s a beautiful day in Southern California. But nice weather isn’t rare here. There’s something about today’s weather that caught my attention; something different, something new, a gentle breeze containing a hint of the cool weather to come, the cool weather we’ve been waiting for after…
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What’s So Great About Group Therapy, Anyway?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Group therapy can be a valuable tool for positive change, be it on its own or in combination with individual therapy. Here’s why group therapy might be for you. Read my blog on GoodTherapy.Org. Let’s Talk Schedule a free 15 minute consultation by calling +1…
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Facing the Void of Emptiness
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I am an active person. Long ago I came to the realization that I am happiest and most content when I am working on something, creating something, building something. It can be a garden, a business, or a beef stew. But there are times when…
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My First Meetup
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.On Wednesday night, I hosted my first Meetup through my new Meetup group “San Fernando Valley Personal Growth Group.” This was a lecture/discussion meetup where I led a discussion based on my blog post: “Thinking Your Way Back to Okay.” Of course, I was a little…
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What to Do When You’re the Jerk
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.No one wants to be the villain. When we’ve done wrong, it’s important to learn from it and to be accountable—and that means letting go of shame and self-abuse. Read my blog on GoodTherapy.Org. Let’s Talk Schedule a free 15 minute consultation by…
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Why Pride Isn’t the Sin You Were Taught to Believe It Is
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Many of us were taught from a young age to stifle or hide good feelings about ourselves. Doing so, though, creates space for self-loathing to creep in. Find out why pride isn’t the sin you were taught to believe it is. Read my blog on GoodTherapy.Org.…
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Why Stopping Just Might Be Your Ticket to Moving Forward
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When you no longer feel invested in what you do, there’s no shame in quitting—especially when it creates space for opportunity and, most importantly, happiness. In this article that I wrote for GoodTherapy.org, I share some ideas about quitting that can help you make the right…