Getting to the root of your fears will require some deep digging

Sometimes facing the reality of a situation can feel daunting and overwhelming. But what happens if you keep sweeping things under the rug and avoiding what’s going on underneath a problem? How long can you keep going while not facing the story you’re telling yourself about a situation? I write about what it looks like to really face your fears and understand the roots of a problem that keeps you stuck. During a time like a pandemic that is scary and has left us feeling raw and anxious, we need all of the help we can get to know how to face problems head on. I present a personal and case example of a client who presents with a problem but we discover there’s more underneath the surface. Read more to learn how to face these stories and walk away empowered with choices.

mindset, life meaning, stressYesel YoonApril 28, 2020Yesel Yoon Psychologist NYCanxiety, stress, life meaning, mindsetComment

Tips on how to overcome your fear of making decisions

Trouble making decisions?

Making choices can feel like a big burden and maybe you freak out at the thought of trying to make the “best” choice? Spending way too much trying to decide on something in your life? Decision-making has its upsides and definite challenges and I go through what some of those are in today’s post. I also walk you through some tips for handling decision making a bit more gracefully. Read today’s post to learn ways to relieve some of the pressure from making choices.

mindset, productivity, stressYesel YoonMarch 11, 2020Yesel Yoon Psychologist NYCdecision-making, stress, anxietyComment

When is “enough” enough?: How to recalibrate your internal compass of success

When is “enough” enough? Adjusting unrealistically high standards.

Do you struggle with feeling like you are not good enough? Perfectionists and people with unrealistically high standards can often get stuck in a trap of never feeling like what they do is enough. This can have bad consequences for our mental health and well being. You can recalibrate your internal compass of success so you have more realistic and flexible standards that still allow you to be your best while also feeling much more confident. Read today’s post to learn how to readjust your internal compass of success and believe: You are Enough.

How to stop the spiral of comparing yourself to others

How do we stop this natural habit of making social comparisons especially when they hurt our self esteem and confidence? I write about what the role of social comparisons are, how these comparisons are harmful unrealistic traps, and how we can shift the negative spiral into new habits that are more helpful and build self acceptance.

mindset, habits, self-compassionYesel YoonFebruary 25, 2020Yesel Yoon PhD Psychologistself-compassion, self-esteem, habits, confidenceComment

How to get out of a rut when you're bored with your life

Have you ever felt complacent and bored with your life? Have you felt more disengaged with your life lately? When you’re not feeling so excited or enthusiastic about your day to day routine, your job, or maybe your relationships, then it’s hard to feel motivated or happy. Wouldn’t you feel a lot better if you had a sense of “this is why I am doing what I’m doing” in your life? Read today’s blog to discover what is one thing you can do today to make your life more meaningful and purposeful and stop feeling so stuck in a rut.

mindset, burnout, life meaningYesel YoonFebruary 4, 2020Yesel Yoon PhD Psychologist NYClife purpose, life meaning, mindset, valuesComment

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