🚨 WARNING therapist being real ahead..!

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been off my game the last few weeks. I haven’t been doing nearly enough of the selfcare strategies that I know work- like exercise and my mindfulness practice. I’ve been focusing on work probably a little too much and haven’t been as present, which I know increases my anxiety.

Today I’m renewing a commitment to take care of myself and my mind with the same energy that I take care of others! It’s my duty to make myself and my mental health a priority- especially if i want to be a good therapist to my clients. 

Before I start my work day, I’m going to go for a run and use my Headspace app, which I’ve neglected for a few weeks. 😅

Anyone else want to join me on the renewed commitment to self care train? What will you do today to get back on track? ⬇️

Happiness does not come from others, items, or circumstance. 

Happiness comes from a deep commitment to loving yourself and accepting the world as it is. 

Happiness is not easy to achieve some days. I hope everyone out there can find a few things to love about themselves today- make it a daily practice to show gratitude for yourself!

Share something you’re thankful for about yourself here! ⬇️

Often clients come in overthinking, ruminating, worrying too much, and not being able to “turn off” anxious thoughts. I wish there was a quick and easy fix I could give them to manage anxiety and overthinking- but the reality is that it takes a lot of hard work from YOU! Trust me, I’ve had to do the work too! 🔨

Here’s part of my strategy to manage anxious thoughts: 

1. Awareness- Notice when you’re experiencing anxious thoughts. Notice them nonjudgementally, just let them exist and take inventory of the content. 

2. Challenge - Challenge your thoughts. I like to ask, “what evidence do I have that these thoughts are true?”. Be a detective, don’t trust your thoughts outright.

3. Problem Solve- Is there something you’re worried about that you can actually do something to change? If so- focus on what you can do to solve the problem in the future. If there’s nothing you can do to change it, let it go. ✅

4. Mindfulness- Practice mindfulness daily. These skills only work if you practice them! Be present with yourself and your thoughts, know they can’t hurt you and that the uncomfortable feelings will pass. 

This strategy takes a lot of hard work- but it WORKS! 

Let’s work together to put this strategy into action. What other strategies work for you? 💕