Self-Esteem

08 Mar

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

Dr. Maya Angelou Phenomenal Woman

Inspiration from Maya Angelou on International Womens Day. #InternationalWomensDay Dr. Angelou’s voice for empathy, passion and humanity touched millions. Her strength in adversity is something we all may wish to borrow. Rest in Peace.

05 Feb

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

Life, Prada and the middle of nowhere.

I snapped this picture a few years back while on a rural excursion through a desolate part of West Texas. Somewhere north of a town called Marfa, miles from anywhere you could call civilization, I stumbled on this Prada store on an empty two lane road. Naturally curious, I pulled out my phone and googled … Continue reading »

28 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

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 … Continue reading »

24 Jan

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

Guilt vs. Shame

Many people use the words shame and guilt interchangeably. Although they are closely related, there is a distinct difference from a psychological perspective. Shame is entirely about one’s self, and involves not living up to one’s own expectations, standards or values. Being ashamed leaves you feeling exposed, humiliated and “less than” what you want to … Continue reading »

26 Dec

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

Do your struggles define you?

All of us struggle in life. Sometimes the struggles are fairly insignificant. Other times the struggles are completely overwhelming. Many of us tend to focus on what isn’t working or what’s gone wrong in our past. Depression and anxiety seem to exacerbate the fight tenfold. People mistakenly identify themselves by what they’ve done, what they … Continue reading »

20 Dec

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

YOU give meaning to your flaws.

Most of us feel “flawed” in certain areas and particular times in our lives. Many of our goals, desires, and even motivation to change, often come from a deep insecurity within us. We often think, “If I could just fix what is wrong with me, then everything will be ok.” You may fixate on certain aspects … Continue reading »

14 Dec

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

I’m not ______ enough.

When you have low self-esteem, you see your experiences and the world around you as an extension of how you feel about yourself, not the actually reality of the situation. “I’m not enough for you, so it is okay if you treat me poorly.” I’m giving my all and it’s not enough = there is … Continue reading »

13 Nov

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

You are too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.

It’s easy to use excuses as reasons for our unhappiness. There could be logical and legitimate examples of why you can’t get your dream job, or leave your unhealthy relationship, of why you can’t be fit, or why you can’t get your degree, or why you can’t afford that home and so forth. Then again, … Continue reading »

10 Nov

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

Your own skin.

Many of us carry around the notion that other people are more emotionally and intellectually solid than we are. We struggle to feel confident in who we are. Whether our vulnerability is physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual, we all have areas where we feel less than adequate. When we focus on these insecurities, our self-confidence … Continue reading »

09 Oct

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

Finding yourself in the middle of nowhere?

Figuring out who we are and what we want out of life can be challenging. Especially if you veer off the course of self-exploration and self-acceptance. Therapy will help you find your way back. Tell me your story. Carrie