by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | May 14, 2024 | Psychology Today
Five strategies to overcome bad habits. Most of us struggle with habits that we would like to break. These habits negatively impact how we view ourselves and decrease our overall life satisfaction. The more we think about a habit we’re trying to break, the more we...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 5, 2024 | Psychology Today
Recognize if you’re in a gaslighting relationship. Gaslighting has become a popular term in American culture, with “gaslighting” being named the “word of the year” in 2022 by Merriam-Webster. As such, it’s no surprise that according...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Nov 2, 2023 | Psychology Today
Find satisfaction by focusing on boundaries and mindfulness. In my book Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Life Satisfaction, I impress the importance of striving for satisfaction instead of happiness. However, there are times of the year when the work we put into...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Aug 2, 2023 | Psychology Today
If you feel like you may be a people-pleaser, you’re not alone. In a YouGov poll from 2022, 49% of adults surveyed self-identified as people-pleasers. In today’s hyper-connected world, we have a growing obsession with, and cultural proclivity for, being liked and...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jun 20, 2023 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS Twice as many adults are more satisfied with their lives than they are happy (83% vs around 40%). Facing your fears is scary, but try to start every day by committing to face one of your fears. Making decisions yourself instead of delegating them to others...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | May 25, 2023 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS Happiness is an emotion and not a state of being. And you can’t fail at an emotion. There is something beyond happiness worth striving for that’s attainable—it’s satisfaction. Happiness is fleeting, but if you embrace satisfaction, it will...