by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Dec 7, 2025 | Psychology Today
Five guilt-free ways to set boundaries and reduce holiday stress. Key points Protect energy by being fully present. Setting a spending limit helps maintain financial peace. Rest is responsible and critical for mental health. We all know the holiday season is a prime...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | May 29, 2025 | Psychology Today
Loving yourself is critical to living a fulfilling life. Key points Self-worth is intrinsic, distinct from self-esteem’s external validation. Core beliefs from childhood can shape self-worth and life satisfaction. Avoid rigid “should” or “must”...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 18, 2025 | Psychology Today
5 strategies to help cope and move on after a failed romance. Music platforms now allow us to stream any song with one touch, including those telling a story of love lost. Sad love songs are so relatable because heartbreak is part of the human condition. In 2010 Dr....
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Nov 18, 2024 | Psychology Today
Five strategies to cope with feeling out of control. Have you experienced a recent life change or challenge? You might have experienced a life event that feels surprising and out of your control, leading to unexpected disappointment or feeling unmoored. Or, you could...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology Today
Four strategies to begin the school year motivated and confident. As much as we don’t want to think about summer ending, the beginning of the school year still represents a fresh start. I feel like there are two distinct launches each year, January 1st and the day...