self-esteem Archives - Natasha Dedijer-Turner

Do I Have Adult ADHD?

July 12, 2021 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner Leave a Comment

Nearly everyone has difficulty paying attention or focusing at some point. Usually we are able to make a few changes and reengage with minimal disruption to our day. For individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, inattention and other related symptoms are daily struggles that may interfere with their work, relationships and family. What is adult […]

Filed Under: ADHD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, self esteem Tagged With: adhd, adult adha, attention, communication, disorganization, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, impulsivity, lack of focus, mood swings, self-esteem, stress

Need a confidence boost?

June 20, 2021 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner Leave a Comment

It can be hard to face new challenges. As human beings, we tend to be creatures of comfort and seek out things that are familiar. Familiarity breeds comfort. When we encounter unfamiliar situations or people it can cause discomfort because we don’t know how to negotiate the novel-we don’t know how it “ends”. The same […]

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Emotional Snipers

January 22, 2020 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner Leave a Comment

Chances are you already have an emotional sniper in your life-you just don’t realize it. Emotional snipers are those friends (or frenemies) who can never be truly happy for you. You know the type-the friend who can’t resist taking a cheap shot just to make you look bad or the person who encourages you to […]

Filed Under: boundaries, relationships Tagged With: boundaries, relationships, self-esteem