Reduce Stress | Episode 10

Selfless Esteem

Dear Selfless Esteem, I feel so stressed out from the daily grind. I’m exhausted and I’m becoming irritable. What can I do to deal with stress? Signed, Tense and Tired

Hi, I’m Gina Leggio. Having been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years, I’ve observed how the mental health field has emphasized self-esteem. I’ve also noticed how this can be counterproductive because it involves self-evaluation, which causes insecurity, anxiety, and more.

I define Selfless Esteem as freedom from self-consciousness by focusing on our Creator, who is “the Beginning and the End” (Revelation 1:8). The result is joy and peace.

For more information go to my website: http://www.selflessesteem.com

Submit a question here: https://ginaleggio.com/contact-form

If you're in crisis, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. If you’re in imminent danger, call 911. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

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