Self-Care Basics
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I definitely lucked out when it came to the two stepchildren I inherited. They are both fantastic kids my seventeen-year-old stepdaughter and seven-year-old stepson. However, them occasionally challenging me comes with the territory of being their fatherly figure. The little guy definitely likes to push my buttons from time to time. One he unintentionally presses
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It’s been just a few weeks since I started seeing a specialized therapist again for my process addiction. A bunch of issues lingered, and I hit a brick wall with my progress. My growth felt stunted. Just under the surface, all of the guilt, shame, and blame festered. To jump start the battery, I got
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….And for good reason! The entire week leading up to my Wednesday afternoon appointment felt like one big blur. An underlying feeling of insecurity plagued my soul, and it sparked serious internal anxiety. I found myself second guessing every decision. I didn’t feel confident in any context. Some context for you. During my therapy session
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No, not the cartoon. Although the cartoon is pretty good too. I’m talking about taking a trip down the beaten path. Going out on a limb to do something different. Taking that risk. The week prior beat me to a bloody pulp. I looked like Rocky Balboa near the end of the first movie. Picture
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I am slowly becoming a fan of audiobooks. I hate reading, but I do enjoy listening. I guess that fed into my passion of mental health counseling. I am honestly just happy I found a way to enjoy books after grad school practically ruined reading for me. My newest obsession is The Subtle Art of
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I’m going to do something on here that I haven’t in a long time. I am just going to free write. If you aren’t familiar with the idea of free writing, it is literally just to put down what comes to your mind. I have been slacking a bit on my blog posts (I’m one
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I finally finished an audibook! If you’re looking for a good listen on day-to-day acceptance, I do highly recommend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Dr. Steven Hayes. Towards the end, I loved one concept that I wanted to share. It’s called “just cause.” The whole premise is to take a menial task and works towards
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When college is in session, I am a busy bee. This semester I teach three classes at two different campuses spread across four mornings a week. Midday I switch gears to running my private practice. I shift into businessman/therapist mode depending on what my schedule throws at me on any given hour. With that being
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The brain can be a tricky little bugger. Sometimes it seems like our mind has a mind of its own. Let’s face it though. For all of us, the thing that helps us control ourselves can also feel like it takes over control. In those moments, we feel overwhelmed, helpless, and confused. Interestingly enough, we
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I need organization in my life. Listen, I know that not everything is under my control, but if I can have some semblance of predictability in my everyday life, then let’s make it a goal. I mean, I live by a calendar. I seldom leave items strewn about my office or home. I often leave
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