Jennifer Guttman, PsyD

What to Do When Someone Likes You But You Don’t Feel the Same

A simple guide to respectfully keeping your distanceIt can be a bit awkward when you're on the receiving side of unrequited feelings, whether they're romantic or just friendly. In these situations, the most important an...

How to

Be a Role Model

Being a role model is a big responsibility, especially when you’re on the job. How can you set a great example for your peers without setting impossible expectations for yourself? Don’t worry–you’ve come to the r...

How to Be an Emotionally Independent Person

Expert tips to help you overcome emotional dependenceBeing emotionally independent and resilient is an integral part of being happy. Fortunately, by accepting ourselves, modifying our thinking, and taking active strides ...

How to

Get Rid of an Inferiority Complex

Anyone in the world, big or small, fat or thin, black or white, can feel somewhat inferior to everyone else at times during their lives. We tell ourselves that we aren't good enough, pretty enough or smart enough, but th...

How to

Celebrate Your Birthday Alone

Many of you probably remember staying up with excitement the night before your birthday, unable to sleep because of the anticipation of the presents, parties, people, and fun that awaited you. As an adult, some of the ma...

How to

Spend Your Free Time (Girls)

When you have some free time, try activities to help you relax, get some exercise, have fun, or learn something new! You might read a book or watch a movie, relax with a bath, or go on a hike. There are plenty of other t...

How to

Handle Smart People

You may have to deal with extremely smart people at school or work. Unfortunately, you also have an ego like everyone else, and it's sensitive to real and imagined criticism. Being surrounded by people you feel are smart...

How to

Imitate a Person You Admire

Imitation can be a great way to grow as a person. If you have a mentor, whether a famous person or someone you know, imitating them can actually be helpful. You may feel more confident when emulating the style of an admi...

How to

Try Your Best at Anything

“Just do your best!” How many times have you heard that piece of advice? As simple as it sounds, many of us don’t consistently put all our effort into the things we do. But although it’s possible to scrape by at ...

How to

Feel Good Alone in Your 50s

Ever wonder how to fill all your spare time now that you are "50ish and free"? Things didn't turn out the way we thought they would, and now here you are. Cheer up––this should be a good time of your life and it's p...

How to

Feel Special

Every person loves to feel special about herself. However, there are times when you might not feel so special or have much self-esteem. But there are many different ways you can make yourself—and others—feel special....

How to

Live with Yourself

We live in the self and part of what makes up the self is our body. Our body is a living, breathing home that houses the thoughts and feelings that make us who we are as individuals. Now, sometimes as individuals, we fin...

How to

Enjoy the Holidays

Holidays can be a stressful time. Many people feel pressured to make things “perfect” or to celebrate in the ways that other people do. To ensure you will enjoy the last few weeks of the year, celebrate in a way that...

How to Make Christmas Feel Closer with Holiday Activities

Fun and festive ways to celebrate the holidays leading up to Christmas Waiting for that magical Christmas morning can be agonizing. School drags on as the day approaches, and even your after school activities become les...

How to

Enjoy Christmas Day Spent All by Yourself

Christmas time is often associated with family and getting together with loved ones. However, for a variety of reasons, you may sometimes find yourself spending Christmas alone. If this is the case, don't despair. There ...