Group therapy can sound intimidating — but it might be exactly the support you’ve been looking for. This week, I’m talking about the real benefits of group work, common fears (and why they’re normal), and why group therapy might be exactly what you need. Curious? Let’s talk. Find out more at tjcounseling.com.
Obviously this was a very emotional week for lots of people in the USA with the 2024 Presidential Elections. Here today is my advice for how to manage all of the big emotions the week after the election, whether your candidate won or not.
Sometimes the pain caused by an unmet expectation is far worse than the experience itself. But the good news is that this "expectation pain" is optional!
If you are always struggling to make decisions because you are so concerned about making "the right choice" then I have some good news for you: there is no such thing!
Did you know it is 100% guaranteed that there is something you believe to be true that you are wrong about? Whether it's something scientifically that we just don't know enough about yet, or a narrative belief about yourself or the way you fit int he world, we all have beliefs that are wrong, and that are holding us back.
Sometimes we just don't feel motivated to follow through with things we have committed to. (Like, for me, today, recording this podcast.) And that's okay! In this episode we talk about why re-evaluating your initial reasons for committing to things is important to decide if it still aligns with your values, and how switching the way you think about motivation can help you get started.