Jennifer Guttman, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Guttman, is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, and the Founder of the Sustainable Life Satisfaction®, a motivational and lifestyle platform. With over 30 years of experience and practice in New York City and Westport, Dr. Guttman specializes in treating people struggling with acute behavioral disorders stemming from anxiety, depression, stress, attention deficit, and phobias. Dr. Guttman is the author of "A Path To Life Satisfaction Workbook (2018),” a monthly blog contributor to Psychology Today and Thrive Global, and a contributor to articles in major publications, media sites, and podcasts including The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, Redbook, Teen Vogue, Health, mindbodygreen.com, Harvesting Happiness, and Unshakable Self-Confidence.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Long Island University
BA, Psychology, Drew University

Professional Achievements

Produced a YouTube series, course, and workbook based on the Sustainable Life Satisfaction® methodology
Featured on national news outlets, including The Washington Post, Newsweek, and ABC News

Certifications & Organizations

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, New York State
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Connecticut
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Connecticut Psychological Association
Member, New York Psychological Association

Favorite Piece of Advice

There is no such thing as failing at being happy. Strive for satisfaction, it's more achievable and sustainable.

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Forum Comments (1)

You guys I need tips how to regain self confidence!

Facing a fear daily or tackling something you felt you couldn’t do, no matter how small, builds self-confidence. It can be as small as making a phone call or looking someone in the eye or as large as speaking in front of an audience of 150.

Also, make decisions on your own without opinion shopping. We often delegate decisions to others, which undermines our confidence. There are no right or wrong decisions. All decisions can be changed, as long as you reverse course and choose some similar alternative. No decision is permanent. However, making decisions builds confidence in showing yourself that many positive outcomes occur and that you also have the ability to cope with less than ideal outcomes should they occur.

Write daily self-affirmations to remind yourself not to fall into a negativity bias about yourself and your actions. Self-affirmations are statements you make about yourself that demonstrate pride in your ability or actions. Use the affirmations to balance your view of yourself and to help you build evidence of successes and, in turn, build confidence. Review the affirmations you have written in the past weekly.

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How do you conquer self-doubt?

Tackle a task that you don't feel capable of doing, even if it's something small. This is a great way to build self-confidence.

How can I train my mind to believe in myself?

Make independent decisions without anyone else's input, as delegating decisions to other people can really undermine your confidence. The positive outcomes of your decision will build confidence, and the negative outcomes will prove that you are strong enough to cope with the aftermath.

How do I change my negative thoughts to positive?

Write positive self-affirmations each day. Use these affirmations to balance your view of yourself, build evidence of your successes, and build confidence in yourself. Each week, re-read and review the affirmations that you made.

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