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Many of us have a story that we tell ourselves about why we are the way we are. This story in our minds is our own personal narrative that gives meaning to our life. As we learn through each moment (especially those significant moments in life), our idea of self is built through our own bias of experiences. Meaning making on our journeys can help create a sense of purpose.
Read MoreSo often when we are feeling frustrated in life with our jobs, families or other relationships, we end up feeling the same thing over and over again but aren’t able to identify in those moments what is familiar. Because of this, we can tend to either ignore those feelings and begin to have a pattern of dealing with that person or circumstance that often leads to feeling those same feelings over and over again without any real resolution or positive outcome. I often talk to clients that knowing how to express and communicate the change we need to feel or see is the first step towards moving into a new pattern of communication.
Read MoreThat title got ya, didn’t it? We typically expect to learn how to feel better, not how to feel worse! But, I thought this “how NOT to” might catch your attention enough to get you to recognize some things you might be doing to sabotage your mental well being. Or, maybe this post will get you to think about your mental health in a different way.
Read MoreWho out there avoids conflict as if it were a death sentence? I would estimate that at least half of my clients struggle with assertiveness – a way of communicating and advocating for themselves in a respectful and honest way. It seems they see no difference between assertiveness and aggression. Aggressive communication is not respectful, often involving making demands of others without listening to them and threatening or attacking the other person.
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself not being able to stop and think before acting upon something? Whether it was buying expensive items, making a quick decision, or answering a question before it was done being asked? If you have found yourself doing any of these things, it may mean you have trouble controlling your impulsive behavior. Often, those who struggle with impulse control tend to act quickly with no thought of the consequences and there may be nothing on your mind beyond that moment in time. Though this is something experienced mostly in children, adults can have difficulty controlling their impulses as well. As we mature, we learn to control these impulses, but sometimes that isn’t the case.
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