Go for Healthy
Social conditioning often goes directly against self-care. For instance, saying “No” to someone who asks for something can be framed as selfish. But sometimes saying “No” to someone else is saying “Yes” to my greatest good. There are times when it feels good and right...
Third Eye
Even though I may feel like an expert on my life, there are some things I can’t see clearly. This is when bringing in a second – or third! – opinion can be helpful. A friend or counselor can see things about me I can’t. If I’m willing to listen to their feedback, I...
Dump the Grump
Being grumpy is no fun. And yet, when I’m in a grumpy mood, I can feel stuck. It’s almost like I want to stay grumpy. When I’m feeling caught in the grumps, there’s something I can try. Even if I’m not in the mood, even if it feels like I’m going through the motions,...
Project Mode
Although it may seem like my life is full of problems, it’s actually full of projects. And I bring lots of skills to tackling the projects in my life. I bring my history and previous experiences. I bring a sense of resiliency from making it this far in life. I bring...