Self-improvement Enthusiast Pillows

"With therapy, I've found I don't need it."

Caution: Perfectionists at Work Next 1/4 Mile.

"I was just like you, then I hired a life coach. Now look at me!"

'Your fear of being publicly exposed as a fraud is a stress-related disorder called 'Imposter Syndrome.' It's common among people in high-profile authority positions, and, of course, in actual phonies like you!'

'It's done wonders for my self-esteem.'

Mental Baggage Claim

"Why do you call it a thyroid problem when it's been giving me an excuse for the 20 pounds I gained this year?"

Meeting tonight/Help for Skeptics...or is there?

'It must be a problem of interpretation. I've read this book DOZENS of times, and I keep winding up here!'

"Having done the 'Coaching Skills Questionnaire' I think I need a coach to coach me in improving my coaching!"

"...but what we're looking for is ability"

'I'm writing my New Year's resolutions.' - 'I resolve to finish everything that I start.'

We see this on occasion...someone self-actualizes and becomes empowered simultaneously and they spontaneously combust.'

Security/Insecurity.

"Teach yourself what you don't know you don't know."

"Sorry, but that just doesn't sound like much of a problem. Whenever I feel uncomfortable in my own skin, I shed it!"

'On the positive side, we were very impressed with the number of your personal weaknesses you were able to identify!'

Woman at computer thinking 'Time to download a new me upgrade.'

'It always hurts more when...'

"I have this fantasy of everyone else in my life reinventing themselves."

'I'm afraid this new self you reinvented has already been patented.'

A person trying to stop over-consuming, but not being able to find out how to.

'I'm holding my breath to avoid change.'

'I just want a little recognition, nothing much, maybe a Lifetime Achievement Award.'

Room for improvement

'You are my best work.'

"I'm starting my diet today."

'It's a good thing you called us when you did, Mrs. McPhee. Your basement was nearly hip-deep in toxic shame!'

Fred gets a new perspective.

Pastoring for Dummies

"I thought when I got my Ph.D. things would be different but I am still a chicken."

'Welcome to Narcissists Anonymous. Now before we get started let's talk about me for awhile.'

"It probably wouldn't work."

'Now here's a suggestion I like! It's from me.'

Jack had considered himself a pretty cool guy until one morning, after losing track for a while, he woke up and poof, he was a dork.