In a world that constantly pushes us to compare ourselves, we often demand so much from ourselves that we forget the basics: treating ourselves with kindness and respect. Self-love isn't selfishness, ...

We all deserve unyielding pleasure from ourselves, if not from a partner. But how do we get there? Self-play or masturbating for the first few times may feel uncomfortable or unnatural, but it’s ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

I distinctly remember early in my work as a therapist, a colleague of mine talking about the significance of “loving oneself.” While I didn’t say it out loud, I internally questioned the meaning ...

The best self-help books don’t promise to “completely change your life” overnight. Instead, a truly great one—written by someone who knows their stuff—will gently nudge you towards small shifts that ...

Ever catch yourself saying yes when you really want to say no? Most of us have been there, bending over backward just to keep everyone else happy. But there comes a time when you realize life feels ...

Feeling Overwhelmed by People-Pleasing? Struggling to Find Your Voice? You don’t have to keep sacrificing your own needs to make others happy. Hi, I’m Tamar, a therapist specializing in helping ...