Therapy Blog
Coping strategies for stress, anxiety & addiction.
The Ham Story: Quit doing things that aren’t serving you
Trying to do everything increases anxiety and makes us feel crappy about ourselves because we are constantly failing to meet the underlying expectation of perfection. So, if there isn’t enough time to do everything, we need to be choosy about what we are doing.
Is it possible to be too optimistic?
Am I too optimistic? Is it actually possible to be too optimistic? When it comes right down to it, I want to feel happy as much of the time as possible. This requires me to be aware of my thoughts (perceptions) in every situation I find myself. Would you like to increase your capacity for positive emotions? Read on techniques to help you increase optimism in your life...
You're not lazy. You need the tools to create DETERMINATION.
Do you find yourself saying, "I know what I need to do. I'm just too lazy to do it." Maybe it's not laziness. There are skills we can practice in order to increase the likelihood that we'll follow through with the goals we set. Read on to find out how...