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...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Apr 15, 2022 | Psychology Today
Key points Speculative, catastrophic predictions can reduce hope for one’s personal and professional future. Allowing assumption-making to impact one’s decision-making process can undermine financial development at work. Making fewer assumptions provides...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Mar 15, 2022 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS People pleasing often starts in childhood, when someone doesn’t have, or doesn’t give themselves, permission to put themselves first.Valuing others more than oneself delegates reinforcement of one’s worth to the outside world.People...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 17, 2022 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS Only 36 percent of us can accurately identify our emotions when they happen. Learning how to make decisions for yourself at home and work, instead of for others, is an important first step. Your effectiveness in improving your decision-making process is...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jan 18, 2022 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS Fear can trigger a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, phobias, heart damage, and lack of confidence. Communicating about issues at home as they arise instead of waiting and allowing resentment to build is one way to face fear....
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Sep 20, 2021 | Psychology Today
5 ways to fix “demon dialogue” and attachment style issues in relationships. Originally published September 20, 2021 on psychologytoday.com KEY POINTS Believing in the power of your bond and mindful communication will strengthen your relationship. If you...
