by Harper West | Oct 13, 2015 | Self-Acceptance, Social Approval
Here is some counterintuitive advice on self-improvement: Stop working on improving your self-esteem. Instead, aim for true self-acceptance. Too many people base their self-esteem on competent performance of tasks as judged by the outside world and then define...
by Harper West | Sep 13, 2013 | Social Approval
I just took my two dogs, Reilly and Hope, to a nearby river to swim, run and chase ducks. I was amused to watch Hope tag along after the more experienced Reilly. Even though Hope is not a good swimmer yet, and Reilly swims like an otter, Hope tries desperately to keep...
by Harper West | Jan 20, 2013 | Social Approval
Jan. 20, 2013 We all want to be loved and accepted. That’s a given. Lance Armstrong’s drug doping “admission” on Oprah and Manti Te’o’s scam/duping scandal point out what happens when the normal need for social affiliation goes into...
