Do you constantly feel like what you do is never quite enough, no matter how much you achieve? Do you find yourself overthinking every detail, fearing failure, or setting impossibly high expectations for yourself? If you’re caught in a cycle of self-criticism and burnout, you might be struggling with perfectionism—a deeply ingrained pattern that many
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Why Am I Always Putting Others First? Do you find yourself constantly saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you worry about disappointing others, even at the expense of your own needs? If you feel exhausted from always putting everyone else first, you may be struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, and you’re not alone. Many adults
Do social situations make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even paralyzed? Have you ever been told you’re just “shy” or that you should simply “get over it”? If only it were that easy. Social anxiety is a real and often debilitating condition that can impact every aspect of your life—whether it’s school, work, relationships, or
Life unfortunately has situations that can lead to feelings of resentment and disappointment. These emotions can weigh you down and hinder your ability to experience the joys of life. While the advice to “let it go” is commonly given, it’s easier said than done. The professional counsellors at Family-Therapy in Ottawa are here to help
Are you looking for support outside of therapy? Can online discussions between peers or a support group replace therapy with a trained professional psychotherapist or psychologist? Continue reading to learn more about the difference between support groups and therapy What is a Support Group? Support groups are helpful for times when you must cope with
Sometimes, we put so much pressure on ourselves to start the New Year with great intentions and big goals. But if we’re not careful your New Year’s resolution could end up in the trash and forgotten before the end of January. Reflection on the year gone by The end of 2019 and in the beginning
Get up early and start 2020 with a quick talk about New Year Resolutions! What are you goals for 2020 as we start this new decade? Watch Nataxja Cini MSW RSW from Family-Therapy talk about how to plan resolutions and positive changes for 2020. We’re live Tuesday January 2,2020 at 7:20 am on CTV Morning
It is never too late to be what you who you want to be. Live the life you dream of, not the life someone else dreams for you. George Eliot
Perfectionism and Procrastination: Are they stopping you from achieving your goals? Focusing on being perfect zaps your energy. Focusing on being perfect robs you from enjoying your life. Is your need for perfectionism making you procrastinate? Do you procrastinate about tasks, assignments, chores that need to get done because you need everything to be just
Are we raising a generation of Quitters? Someone recently told me about an article called “The Quitter Generation?” written by Kim Kiyosaki. Kim Kiyosaki is married to Robert Kiyosaki. He wrote the financial book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. While this article did not provide answers to the question “Are we raising a generation of quitters?”
