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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    ...

By: Brian Murray, LMHC, NCC Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Practicing gratitude and having a thankful heart has many benefits. Multiple studies show that gratitude helps our emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Think of it this way, three parts of our life are a lot like a three-legged stool. If one of the legs is missing or out of balance the stool will fall over. This is a great metaphor to practice living our lives in a balanced way.   Gratitude is part of a positive psychology approach that has been shown to increase our immune capability, improve relationships and decrease anxiety and depression. This happens because of positive thoughts sending neurological signals to the brain that life is good. This does not mean that we look at the world through rose colored glasses, but to take some time each day to find something to be thankful for.   A good and easy way to start practicing gratitude is to start a ...