Combat Low Self-Esteem with Powerful Positive Mantras
By Carol Kivler on November 20, 20190
When you emerge on the other side of depression, encouraging words (from you & your loved ones) make a world of difference. Combat low self-esteem with powerful, positive mantras.
Unfortunately, those of us with mental health disorders often find ourselves isolated and withdrawn. Not to mention, consumed with self-doubt and low self-esteem. Most times it doesn’t matter what others are trying to tell us. We can’t hear their messages through the “chatter” of our negative, skewed thoughts and feelings.
Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
By Carol Kivler on November 11, 2019
Make it a habit to practice small acts of appreciation every day—and noticeably boost your mood. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
I recently came across an older article in The Wall Street Journal. It revealed the physiological and emotional impact gratitude has on the human mind. The article was based on research at Hofstra University stated: “People who maintain an ‘attitude of gratitude’ tend to be happier and healthier than those who don’t.”
Inspire Yourself to Persevere Through Depression
By Carol Kivler on November 4, 2019
There comes a time where you need to step out of the darkness of your illness and enter the light of hope and recovery. Inspire yourself to persevere through depression.
One thing I have recognized over the years is my need for encouragement. This life-sustaining necessity is as important as medication and counseling. Encouragement becomes even more essential during episodes where your illness instills self-doubt while it robs you of your self-confidence.
Free Yourself from Negativity by Sharing Your Story
By Carol Kivler on October 28, 2019
The decision to ‘go public’ about your mental health should not be taken lightly. However, there are many positive benefits. Free yourself from negativity by sharing your story.
Because mental health disorders usually have an effect of isolating individuals from their world, there isn’t much sharing taking place. So, let’s think about this quote for a moment. Sharing creates a miracle in the cycle of reciprocity with the giver also becoming the receiver.
Focus on Friendship When Depression Isolates You
By Carol Kivler on October 21, 2019
True friendship provides endless support and companionship. Focus on friendship when depression isolates you.
This week I had an opportunity to catch up with a woman I met 20 years ago. Ellen hired me to coach a number of executives at the company she worked for at the time. Have you ever noticed that there are just some people you connect with on a deeper level? Well, our friendship is one of those connections.
Overcome Shame and Learn to Be Proud
By Carol Kivler on October 14, 2019
When shame tries to warp your self-esteem, pause, and focus on your accomplishments (however small). Realize how far you’ve come. You can overcome shame and learn to be proud.
Recently, I attended a Global Leadership meeting where I met 92 international executives from the same company. During this meeting, four CEOs from different business units sat on a panel answering questions from the facilitator and audience members.
One question had me very interested, “How is our company doing in the diversity area?”
Courage is the Antidote to Hopelessness
By Carol Kivler on October 7, 2019
Hopelessness is both all-consuming and life-threatening. Yet, because hopelessness is a symptom of all mental illnesses, it is essential that we recognize courage is the antidote to hopelessness.
Those of us dealing with a mental health disorder know what it feels like to be hopeless. It’s that dreaded feeling that we have nothing left to live for.
