Do you ever feel “stuck in the loop?” You continuously try to reach a goal but keep ending up right back where you started. We’ve all been there. The good news is, there’s a way out! Imagine you’re on a roller coaster. You start going uphill. You’re moving toward your goal, working through challenges, then […]
Self-Sabotage and Negative core beliefs.
Self-sabotage: when you get in your own way; interfere with achieving your own success or desires. For example: Wishing for deeper relationships with others while not allowing yourself to build those relationships. Core belief: a person’s most fundamental idea about themselves, others, and the world. These beliefs act like a lens through which situations and […]
Mental Health Buzzwords: Toxic Positivity
The mindset movement was a beautiful thing. It carved out a niche in the context of the social world for the basic concepts of the age-old trifecta; change your thoughts and you can change your feelings and behaviors. But as with all things, excess is never a good thing. What’s it sound like? “Don’t think […]
Using “What if” Questions to Lead to Positive Change
I spend a decent amount of time in therapy sessions trying to help people quiet intrusive, anxious thoughts. “What if I fail?” “What if I never ________? “What if my kid ________?” You get the idea…. Most of us know all too well of the potentially negative spiral of a “what if” question. However, what […]
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