Most counseling themed blogs are one of two things… either smothered in technical jargon or so full of fluff that there is nothing useful the author presents. Our goal at Life Giving Counseling is to help you walk through life’s journey, no matter where it takes you. If you are not from the area, or just don’t have time, we hope that our blog will be a useful tool in your life.
This time last year, I wrote a blog on the topic of New Year, New You, but as this year was coming to an end, I have been rethinking that a bit, and this year I am coming at it from a quite different place.
Gratitude is often linked to positive psychology theory, which helps people focus on positive influences in their lives. It aims to help people identify happiness from moment to moment. It emphasizes this over only appreciating happy moments when looking back on them. Imaging moment by moment looking for the good, the positive, the beauty. That may seem impossible right now, but maybe that is exactly why we need it right now. A few years ago,
How are we doing: Overloaded circuit breakers, empty gas tanks, and the non-ending stress response? I don’t know about you, but I can honestly say that I am feeling overwhelmed, am easily exhausted, and that every day I wake up and seem to have less and less energy available to me. I recently read an essay and the writer used the metaphor of a circuit breaker being overloaded, and something just clicked for me. That’s
Setting healthy boundaries is not an easy task and can oftentimes feel rather intimidating. Telling people what you need might seem selfish, or even rude. But it’s essential work: Boundaries allow us to feel safe and respected both physically and emotionally.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a specific time designated to focus on and bring attention to a particularly important topic. Especially after this last year, I am sure we can all attest to our mental health being affected in one way or another.
Living in the United States brings me lots of feelings and thoughts these days. Today is the last day of Women’s History Month (March). As both a woman and an Asian, watching the news of the incident that happened in Atlanta was not easy.