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Medical News Today Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104. “Self-esteem is related to better health, less criminal behavior, lower levels of depression and, overall, greater success in life,” said the study’s [...]
These quotes by Gerard Butler are from Erik Hedegaard’s profile, Gerry the Sinner / Gerry the Saint, Men’s Journal, April 2010. That I got through all that I got through to be where I am, it doesn’t make sense — this kind of lost soul studying law in Scotland and then moving to London with [...]
“Angels fly because they take themselves lightly.” GK Chesterton That is a quote Therese Borchard uses in this video, from her post On April Fool’s Day: Laugh, People, Laugh She writes about it: In this video, I go over a few of my humor rules–like you can make fun of yourself all you want, but [...]
Lady GaGa said she “felt like freak” in high school, and creates music for her fans who want a “freak to hang out with.” She admits it took her a long time to be okay with how she is, and get beyond needing to fit in, or be like everyone else – “but not really” [...]
From post It’s Not Your Parents’ Fault by Morty Lefkoe on his blog. One of the most common questions we get from people who use our free belief-elimination site is, “I don’t think I got my beliefs from my parents. “Can’t negative self-esteem beliefs be formed from interactions with siblings or later in life from [...]
Kathryn Bigelow just became winner of the first Academy Award ever presented to a female director, for her outstanding Best Picture winner, The Hurt Locker. In an interview about her work as writer-director of Blue Steel (1989), Bigelow noted, “If there’s specific resistance to women making movies, I just choose to ignore that as an [...]
“You have a companion. One that never, ever leaves you. It sticks with you, staying even closer than your shadow. It is like a leech sucking your blood, and you cannot shake it loose. “This constant companion is your mental chatter. “Another name for it is your internal monologue. It begins the moment you open [...]
Are actors and other performers at greater risk for body image issues and eating disorders than people who are not “in the spotlight”? Maybe. What has interested me in this topic over the years is how many highly talented women – especially actors – have talked about having body issues and eating disorders now or [...]
Artists are depicted in movies and media in ways that often promote myths about what it takes to be a “real” singer, writer, actor, painter or other creator. Buying in to the negative aspects of those depictions and myths – often subconsciously – can distort our sense of identity and limit what we think we [...]
In her Creativity Portal article, You’re Not Mad, You’re Creative, Orna Ross invites us to rid ourselves of self-blame and criticism stemming from misunderstanding our creative abilities. With the help of an insightful self-test, we can revision our past and present experiences, and recognize, nurture and protect our gifts that may otherwise seem disruptive and [...]
The film Poppy Shakespeare, based on Clare Allen’s novel, takes us down a cinematic rabbit hole into north London’s fictional Dorothy Fish day hospital where the clearly ‘sane’ Poppy, played by Naomi Harris, has been mysteriously committed to a compulsory day-program for the mentally ill. In a psychiatric Catch 22, she must prove herself insane [...]
Art can be insulated and considered as precious – something only official artists do. In her book “Revolution From Within” Gloria Steinem notes that “most art in the world does not have a capital ‘A,’ but is a way of turning everyday objects into personal expressions.” Steinem encourages creating images or objects as a way [...]
Here is a sampling from the article “Perfectionism and Depression: What to Do When Being a Perfectionist Drags You Down,” by Sedona Training Associates staff and Hale Dwoskin: Do you ever think the following self-limiting beliefs? * It’s not OK to make a mistake * People will not like me if I’m not perfect * [...]
“When I say to you, there is nobody like me, and there never was, that is a statement I want every woman to feel and make about themselves.” Lady Gaga Read more at Women and Talent
Amber Riley is one of the dynamic actor-singers on the musical/comedy series Glee. She recalls her rejection from American Idol: “My life was crushed when they told me ‘No.’ But… rejection like that only makes you stronger, gets you asking — how can I better myself?” Continued on The Inner Actor.
Our personal identity – and how confident we are with it – can have a huge impact on our esteem and how fully we express our talents. Ian McKellen recently commented, “The proposition from Mephistopheles as you sign the agreement that you will become a Hollywood star is that you will lie about yourself. That’s [...]
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Site author: Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer and researcher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth, especially for high ability adults. He is publisher of the Talent Development Resources series of sites.
