I had a significant realization when I first began going to counseling in 2018. At that time in my life, I was frustrated about the lack of connection I felt with those around me and felt like my reflection wasn't getting me anywhere (I had just started practicing active reflection). My counselor stopped me in…
Today might have been the quietest day I have ever experienced. My office was empty at work. I focused on using that time to be productive. My apartment was peaceful, just watching the cars through the now leafless trees at sunset. Went on a walk with my dog and didn't see a single person during…
As I reflect on my progress this morning toward some of my goals or just on the steps I want to take to try and improve things in my life, I find that momentum is not a perfectly flowing thing. There are days that are perfect - days that allow me to complete multiple tasks…
Sometimes when I blog, I get stuck. Sometimes when I speak, I get stuck. Sometimes when I think, I get stuck. This used to frustrate me when this happened. What I've learned, and this goes for all of life, you have to just keep going and trying. Always moving forward. If I am stuck on…
Yesterday, while on a drive, I found my mind being still. Those moments are nice. When the mind can rest and sit in the moment at hand. I then looked around, scanning the view around me on my drive. I started to point out things that I enjoyed. Things that I was thankful for. Not…
The power of words is one that I never take for granted. My quote that I like to use is that "I believe that a few words can change your day and your life." And I have always truly believed that. A few words can make or break my day, especially if they are coming…
Time is a great metaphor, a great reminder, and a great asset to our lives. I find myself often looking at the clock in thankfulness rather than anxiety. We have many pieces in life that we make time for. We always have some time as the clock spins. The clock, to me, is a helpful…
Something that I believe that is very important is achieving a balance. I think of this mentally - how is your life positioned? How does it make you feel? Is something overwhelming you or do you feel like a piece is not there enough? When we can start to answer those questions, we can begin…
I heard a quote today saying "I have too much to lose, I have to be cautious." I have always connected "caution" to "fear". A negative connection, but I understand the sentiment behind this quote. I just hate the thought of living in fear - doing ANYTHING in fear. When you truly sit down and…
One of the things I have wrestled with the most throughout my life is overthinking. For as long as I can remember, I often put my mind through stress by getting stuck on the idea of something and continuing to flood my brain with thoughts (whether positive or negative). We all do this as humans.…
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