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 | Jul 5, 2023 | Thrive Global
A friendly, practiced approach to not only surviving life’s pitfalls but to thriving with a sustainable level of contentment. People seek me out when things aren’t going well in their lives. Their circumstances may vary, but be they artist or executive, high school...
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...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Mar 14, 2023 | Psychology Today
KEY POINTS About 20 percent of adults are dealing with at least one mental health condition. At home or out with family or friends, people can embrace discussions about how to cope with mental adversity. Be mindful and sensitive that the mental health issues people...