Do you feel anxious when you think about your self-image? Are you struggling with low-self esteem? Our self-image can thread its way through every interaction, shaping how we present ourselves to the world as well as the value we assign to our own worth. Yet, the spring season often presents a unique set of hurdles…
Perhaps his parents split up after five years, you’re inching closer to this anniversary, and he’s nervous about history repeating itself. Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles–based psychologist, says answering this question challenges both of you to self-disclose potentially difficult confessions. “Whether answering questions about tender, heart-wide-open topics or about more emotionally painful or upsetting…
EXCERPT: Why is bedtime revenge bad for our health? Though many people hyperfocus on eating well and exercising, sleep is critical to feeling and being well. When we suffer from sleep deprivation, it fundamentally changes our brains since we aren’t giving it the time it needs to rest and rejuvenate, explains psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. “Bedtime…
