High Achievers Can Build Stronger Relationships by Doing Less and Embracing Imperfection

Posted on June 5, 2017March 9, 2018 by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW

Here in Silicon Valley, we’re surrounded by high achievers. It seems like everyone’s just launched a start-up company, bought a new Tesla, or their kid got into an Ivy League college. All this achieving is great – it drives innovation, solves problems, and fuels our economy – but it can also take a toll on individuals and their […]

How Parents and Teens Can Embrace Imperfection

Posted on August 10, 2016February 7, 2018 by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW

I recently had a wonderful conversation with Nicole Burgess, LMFT, the host of the Launching Your Daughter Podcast, about ways parents and teens can embrace imperfection.

Embrace Your Imperfections and Thrive

Posted on June 7, 2015July 20, 2015 by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW

Embrace your Imperfections and Thrive by Sharon Martin, LCSW Does it sound counter-intuitive to embrace your imperfections and thrive at the same time? I think embracing your imperfections is actually key to thriving. One of my all time favorite quotes from Carl Rogers speaks to this idea: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then […]