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I Am Me and You Are You: Self Esteem

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 Elizabeth McKeehan, LMHC I Am Me and You Are You:   Self Esteem  How Do I View Myself?     Do I speak kindness to myself when I make a mistake or do I rush to criticize?   Do I see myself as enough?   Do I view myself as God sees me? Ex:   It’s okay you can learn from this and do better next time OR You are such an idiot and will never get it right. Possible Warning Signs of Low Self-Esteem 1.      anxiety 2.      depression 3.      neglect of appearance 4.      eating disorders 5.      social withdrawal 6.      self doubt /fear of trying new things 7.    negativity How to Grow in Self Esteem   Healthy self esteem requires regular attention.   We are a work in progress. As Christians we view ourselves accurately when we see ourselves as:   Loved    ...

Stop the Lies Destroying Your Health and Happiness

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  Did you hear…. Kim Kardashian is quitting Hollywood to become a Kindergarten teacher   BeyoncĂ© is going to stop singing to become an ESPN commentator   Tim Tebow is giving up sports to become a Chick-fil-A manager in Florida People like to gossip almost as much as they like to repeat gossip, even if it is not true. Falsehoods are so common they are frequently labeled #FakeNews in social media. You may not think about it much, but the same thing can happen in your personal life. (Not the celebrity part – but the fake news part). Humans are wired to believe rumors and gossip, even if they are outright lies and it is a powerful force in relationships. You see, belief shapes behavior – even if the belief is completely based on a lie. When you and I meditate on a lie, it quickly alters our mood and our mindset. Here are some of the common falsehoods that can steal your health and happiness. ·       You cannot lose weight after...