Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
You worked on it tirelessly, and you know that you nailed it.
She focuses on relationships, work stress, and young adulthood issues.
Whats key in exercising this strategy, though, is moderation.
Because, ultimately, it isnt possible toalwaysget nods of approval from others.
So does it sound like you may perhaps be too dependent on praise?
Aimee Martinez, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles. She focuses on relationships, work stress, and young adulthood issues.
And if so, what can you do about it?
Could you be dependent on praise?
Here are two examples of how being dependent on praise can look in real-life situations.
Lets say the mere thought of someone being displeased with what youve done makes you feel uneasy.
You also may tend to say yes when you dont want to just to avoid disappointing others.
Or, perhaps you intentionally look for what others have to say about what youve done.
Do this from a nonjudgemental place, and with the intention of uncovering why youve developed this coping mechanism.
Next, work toward being your own cheerleader or praise-deliverer.
Then start writing these down and saying them to yourself.
Aimee Martinez, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles. She focuses on relationships, work stress, and young adulthood issues.
Or consider using adaptive thoughts, which are similar to positive affirmations.
Finally, rewarding yourself in a tangible way could be helpful, says Dr. Louis.
Anything that feels like a treat counts as a treat.
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