Karen Koenig

Karen R. Koenig, M.Ed., LCSW, is a psychotherapist, educator, blogger and international author of seven books on eating and weight. She has 30 years of experience and currently practices in Sarasota, FL. Her expertise is in the psychology of eating—the how and why, not the what of it.

Articles By Karen Koenig

Perfectionism: Learn How to Manage It

Healthy ways to recognize and manage your perfectionism. To understand how to manage perfectionism, you must first know what drives it. Usually, we wind up as...
6 How to Become a Better Critical Thinker

Discover how to become a critical thinker and make better decisions. Learn how to improve the quality of your thinking. Sadly, many people don’t realize that...
What To Do When Your Positive Affirmations No Longer Work

Sadly, positive affirmations won’t always work for you. Keep reading for a few techniques to help when positive affirmations aren’t cutting it. You might also enjoy...
6 Ways to Be Less Anxious and More Present

Discover how to be less anxious and become more productive and successful. Learn to be more present and feel: Because the present is all we have,...
7 Signs That Someone is Good for Your Mental Health

If someone in your circle is mentally healthy, there’s an excellent chance that being around him or her will benefit your mental health as well. It...
4 How to Lead a More Satisfying and Fulfilling Life

Forget trying to be happy all the time. If you’ve been living on this planet for a few decades, you probably recognize that’s not possible. Once...
How to Love Yourself Unconditionally

To love yourself unconditionally is a seriously misunderstood concept. Before learning how to make it happen, you first need to understand what it doesn’t mean. It...
10 Ways to Deal With Being a Perfectionist

To understand how to manage perfectionism, you first need to know what drives it. Usually, we wind up as a perfectionist when this behavior is modeled...
5 Ways to Manage Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk is a killer. It can destroy joy, motivation, success, and self-esteem in a heartbeat. Born of fear and anxiety, it’s a powerful force that...
6 Simple Things We Can All Do to Ensure We Become a Success Story

Our latest article on how to ensure we become a success story. Discover how to become the person you want to become. Even when we’re trying...