Self-Esteem

30 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 3 Comments

There is no value in comparisons.

If you took the strengths of others, and compared them to your weaknesses, how do you think you would measure up? If you took the weaknesses of others and measured them against your strengths, how valid do you think your problems would be? One of the most common and self-destructive behaviors you can engage in … Continue reading »

25 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

How do you value yourself?

Follow this link to my self-esteem self-quiz.

27 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 7 Comments

He offered her the world, she said she had her own.

If you feel you need a relationship to fill a void in your life, you will always be looking for something you can never find. If you’re not happy being single, you won’t be happy in a relationship. If you’re constantly searching for a relationship to fill a void, especially loneliness, you will find yourself … Continue reading »

08 May

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, therapy, Comments Off

Feeling like an imposter?

Do you secretly worry that others will find out that you’re not as smart or capable as they think you are? When you’re in a room full of people do you see everyone else as more accomplished, more proficient and more intelligent than you? Do you shy away from challenges because of nagging self-doubt? Do … Continue reading »

11 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, therapy, Comments Off

Ready! Fire! Aim!

Do you think you need to have it all figured out before you start? Are you feeling pressured from others to have a life plan or purpose? Do you think you should be further along than you actually are? Do you think you should have an amazing career, the perfect marriage, be financially set and … Continue reading »

08 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, 2 Comments

Dear Courageous Girl,

I am writing this letter to remind you of just how beautiful and lovely you are. Sometimes, you forget. It takes courage to be you. Courage isn’t something you are born with. It is not gifted to the few brave ones. Courage is not something mysterious or unattainable. Your courage lies within you, but you have … Continue reading »

21 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

The need to be loved by everyone.

Do you want everyone to like or love you? What about the people you like? Sure. What about the people you respect? Of course. Who doesn’t want to feel accepted, respected, and appreciated? But what about the people you don’t really care for or people who have made it clear they don’t care for you? … Continue reading »

14 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

Table for One.

What value do you place on yourself? What do you bring to the table? It’s not uncommon to feel inadequate from time to time. Everyone has experienced the feeling of not being good enough or feeling undeserving of something or someone. But when feelings of inadequacy such as low self-worth, incompetence, powerlessness, and even shame … Continue reading »

16 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

The voice in your head.

Everyone seems to have a voice inside their head that criticizes them for making unwise choices. This voice is ONLY helpful when you use these thoughts to help you make better decisions about the future. For many of us, it is easy to beat up on ourselves. We spend an inordinate amount of time thinking … Continue reading »

23 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Are you comparing yourself?

What if I stopped comparing myself to others? What if I stopped thinking that everyone has better, happier, healthier lives than I do? What if I stopped believing that everyone is smarter, thinner, richer, more beautiful, more successful and more put together than me? What if I stopped being envious? It’s human nature to compare. … Continue reading »