Jennifer L. Ayres, Ph.D., ABPP, HSP
Finding Clarity, Steadiness, and Support When Fear Overwhelms In this final blog of the three-part series, we explore how self-doubt and self-compassion work together—alongside bravery
Avoiding Burnout and Listening to Your Inner Compass Familiar habits and comfortable jobs are hard to change. They make our lives easier to manage in
A self-compassionate practice for fear, follow-through, and new beginnings Self-doubt often shows up just when we’re trying to move forward. In this reflective essay, a
What a Left-Turn Lane, a Kind Stranger, and My Children Taught Me About Human Connection When I read the news right now, I worry that
When you’re emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed, doing more and pushing through aren’t the answers. A psychologist reflects on burnout, letting go, and conserving energy after a hard year.
A psychologist’s guide to navigating workplace holiday pressure and burnout, setting self-compassionate boundaries, and protecting your emotional energy. Dear Jennifer, My company gets really into
Circa 1999, I was in my final year of graduate school, sitting at my dining room table crafting a long-term career plan for a class