Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about identity and its relationship to mental health, and how our environment shapes and impacts our individuality. I decided to do this episode in response to the many messages and emails I get from people who are struggling with low self-esteem—people who feel that their identity has been crushed or stolen by the challenges they have faced. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-5-step-neurocycle-to-manage-low-self-esteem-how-to-find-your-identity-again-after-a-crisis-or-challenge OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens (my fav daily all-in-one superfood powder that tastes great!): Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF. -Feetures (the BEST socks): Get $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF. -Framebridge: Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code DRLEAF you’ll save an additional 15% off your first order. -NOOM: For your more info see: noom.com/DRLEAF. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30 What is identity? 6:10 How our environment can impact our identity 7:20 Perfectionism and identity 8:15 How our experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world 11:00 How an identity crisis can impact your mental wellbeing 19:05 An enhancement versus a competitive mindset: which is better? 21:00 How to manage envy and jealousy 24:00 Signs of an identity crisis 24:27 Identity and social media 25:20 No one else can do what you can do—no one thinks, feels or chooses like you do 28:30 Nature v. nurture 28:50 What is your I-factor? 44:25 Why identity is not a fixed thing—it is a process 49:30 How to mind-manage an identity crisis and do an “identity check” Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app