Why So Many High-Achieving Women Still Struggle with Self-Worth
Dr. Larena Davis Dr. Larena Davis

Why So Many High-Achieving Women Still Struggle with Self-Worth

Many high-achieving women look successful on the outside but still quietly struggle with self-doubt and feeling like they are never quite enough. Years of pressure to perform, care for others, and meet high expectations can lead women to tie their worth to productivity and achievement. This piece explores why self-worth can still feel fragile despite success and how women can begin separating who they are from what they accomplish.

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The Truth About Busy: When Busyness Becomes a Coping Mechanism
Dr. Larena Davis Dr. Larena Davis

The Truth About Busy: When Busyness Becomes a Coping Mechanism

Busyness can look like productivity, but sometimes it is really a way to avoid stress, anxiety, or grief. In this month’s blog, we explore why being constantly on the go can become a coping mechanism, how it impacts emotional health, and what it means to slow down and create space for true self-care.

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Thriving, Not Just Surviving, College: Insights from a Therapist, Professor, and Mom
Dr. Larena Davis Dr. Larena Davis

Thriving, Not Just Surviving, College: Insights from a Therapist, Professor, and Mom

August marks a season of big transitions. This year, it’s more personal than ever for me. Two of my sons are heading off to college for the first time. As a mom, I’m filled with pride, hope, and, if I’m honest, a sense of loss. Letting go of the everyday rhythms of parenting is no small thing. It’s a shift in identity for parents just as much as it is for students.

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