Tag: mental health awareness

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Therapy for professional women by Dr. Munn

I’m Dr. Munn, therapist for ambitious adolescent girls and professional women located in the peninsula and online therapist for women in California. I treat the following issues:Performance AnxietyStressWorklife ImbalanceBurnoutPerfectionismImposter SyndromeLow MotivationLow MoodPoor concentrationDisorganization If you’re located in CA, and know what you need to do to feel better, but have a hard time following through or being consistent, feel free to contact me, drmunn.com.

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Starting over by Dr. Munn, therapist for ambitious girls and women located in the peninsula. ​

Historically, I’ve had the unreasonable expectation that I should know how to do something novel, and be able to do it well on my first try. “Wow, what I disappointment I was to myself, time and time again!” ⠀⠀Having this expectation meant that I am doomed to fail, because it is not possible for me to achieve “success” on every new task. And of … Read More Starting over by Dr. Munn, therapist for ambitious girls and women located in the peninsula. ​

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Selfcare Tip by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC, online and on-site therapist for women located in the peninsula.

Professional women have to be intentional about attending to our selfcare. One way is by being present with our internal and external experiences. Here, I can feel the pace of my heart slowing down, the sun beaming against my face, the breeze gliding against my cheeks, the sound of voices and laughter from locals and tourists surrounding me, and the sight of what looks … Read More Selfcare Tip by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC, online and on-site therapist for women located in the peninsula.

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Selfcare Tip by Dr. Munn

Be kind to yourself by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC, online and on-site therapist for professional women and adolescents located in Mountain View, CA. I am my worst critic. For much of my life, I have set personal deadlines and expectations that were unreasonable and difficult to obtain, and as a result, set myself up to fail. ⠀I had a supervisor tell me that … Read More Selfcare Tip by Dr. Munn

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Laughter as self care by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

I’ve been asked a number of times, how do you deal with suffering? My response is, “laughter.” I think laughter is the antidote to pain and suffering. Therefore, it’s important to balance the stress of living with laughter and lightheartedness. After-all, life seems too short to dwell and live in past sufferings, particularly when we have a choice. I know it’s easier said than … Read More Laughter as self care by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

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Say what’s on your mind by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

Professional women often have a very difficult time expressing their thoughts and emotions to others because that would mean being vulnerable and being perceived as weak. Saying what’s on your mind isn’t weakness, in fact, it exudes courage and strength. Your thoughts and feelings are incredibly valuable and worthy of being heard. When we let go of our self-criticism and the unobtainable standards we … Read More Say what’s on your mind by Dr. Munn, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

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Self-care tip for professional women and adolescent girls

Self-care tip for professional women and adolescent girls by Dr. Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC, online therapist and coach for professional women and child and adolescent therapist in Mountain View, CA. If you want people to value and respect you, value and respect yourself first and foremost. If you act as though you don’t deserve that raise or promotion, then likely, you probably won’t. … Read More Self-care tip for professional women and adolescent girls

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Cooking as Self-Care

Cooking as Self-Care by Dr. Munn Saechao, Online Therapist for Professional Women of Color and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist in Mountain View, CA. Self-care is such a big part of my life. I teach it and I live it and continually am learning new ways to engage in self-care activities that nourish my mind, body and spirit. I don’t have as much time to … Read More Cooking as Self-Care