by monicaborschel | Jul 3, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
It is probable, that at one point in a person’s life, they will feel stuck or lost. Feeling stuck or lost can be a result of a major life event, loss or a trauma. There might be times when we wonder if we are on the right path. Throughout history and time, there...
by monicaborschel | Jun 26, 2019 | Relationships, Self-Esteem
We live in a world with instant validation or instant invalidation, thanks to social media. If we compare ourselves to what we see on social media, we might feel bad about ourselves or our own lives. The key here is to remember that people only post what they want...
by Dr Monica Borschel | Jun 18, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Self-Esteem
Life includes a certain amount of suffering. Some of the sufferings include rejection, failure, loss and trauma. When we are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to see the light. When we are depressed or sad, we can only remember the depressed or sad...
by monicaborschel | Feb 8, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Emotions and moods such as grief, rejection, loss, trauma, anger, anxiety and depression can feel confusing and overwhelming. Sometimes we try to avoid the pain, which in turn can deepen the mood. Often the pain is magnified by the narrative or story that we tell...
by monicaborschel | Oct 9, 2018 | Emotions, Self-Esteem
Standing in the train or lift can be a scrutinising experience in Hong Kong, as well as other international cities. We all like to look at our peers to socially compare ourselves to them, and them to us. This increases or decreases our false sense of self. The false...
