Have you ever been afraid of stopping because you don’t know if you’ll ever be able to get back up? Yeah, me too. It’s called distraction, anxiety, fear, avoidance, whatever it is that you are scared to face if you just stop…To stop means to rest, and when we rest we are flooded with the thoughts and responsibilities that we put on the back burner. And once we recognize the thoughts and responsibilities we avoid, […]
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Having to constantly remind yourself that you have done your best Even though that suicidal client made you second guess Blaming you for their problems and the reason they will die But then the next day they stop by your office just to say hi Trying to convince that client that she has many strengths But she tells you the tan line from her watch is the best she can name Then opening up Facebook and […]
We all do it…Have those moments of panic when thinking about what we are doing with our lives, where we are headed, and our inability to predict the future. We feel lost, unsure, confused, and may feel we are headed towards a dead end. I am here to remind you that those feelings can be normal; there is no need to panic! There seems to be a lot of pressure behind finding our purpose in life; […]
HALT Hungry Angry Lonely Tired The first time I heard about HALT was working with individuals who struggle with addiction. HALT is used a lot in relapse prevention programs, however I think it can be utilized daily by anyone who finds it beneficial. I use HALT a lot to ensure that I am taking care of myself and queuing into what my body is telling me that it needs. Simply asking yourself each day to assess your […]
Accurate – Reliable – Genuine – Aware These words describe authenticity, which is the true definition of being who we are. By being ourselves, we gain so much. And when we can focus on what we gain from being authentic, we can finally stop focusing on what we risk losing. (Hint: nothing.) With today’s societal norms and expectations, we miss out on getting to know ourselves. Social media, expectations, and how we judge ourselves hinder […]
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