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"If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now"
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Assertiveness
“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Another big one I often encounter is the wish to be assertive. It usually comes with feeling small, the experience of being inferior to someone, or maybe becoming voiceless in certain situations.
Finding one’s voice in today’s world is a journey every person owes themselves. This work revolves around boundaries, being able to say no, and breaking possible patterns of people-pleasing. It’s not rude to speak up.
If this is you, let’s talk.
Anger management
Anger is a bodyguard.
If you’re reading this, take a minute and ask yourself, “What is my relationship with anger like?” Try to really sit with this.
Many often think that anger is a negative emotion. This is because it is usually linked with violence. However, these two are not different and exist apart.
In my experience, anger often masks other emotions that anger moves to protect. With the right support, one can find what this anger is trying to communicate, and get to the root of the cause and meaning of this emotion.
Burnout
You can’t give from an empty cup.
We live in a culture that glamourises overworking, undersleeping and never stopping. The more you appear to abuse yourself and your schedule, the more social admiration and strength you gather.
But chronic stress is nothing to admire. You pay with time and energy, of which we are limited. Once your body says no, you are left with no choice but to stop and listen.
When was the last time you felt connected to those around you and to your deepest self?
Your first priority is yourself. Before your career, there was you. If you’re feeling snappy, angry, isolated, that your work is leaving you more miserable than satisfied, or even having physical pains, it’s time to reach out.
Gender and Sexuality
“Instead of ‘I’ve always been this way,’ I think: ‘I have always been becoming who I am right now.’” – Johnny Blazes
As a queer person, I know first-hand that exploring my gender identity and sexuality is a continuous and complicated journey. There were times when I wished I’d fit with the norm, that something was wrong with me. But exploring my gender and sexual identities has been one of the most gratifying experience that today brings me so much joy and connection.
Journeying inward is a beautiful act of rebellion and self-love. You don’t have to carry what you’re feeling alone.
Procrastination
Procrastination is a mask; Perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, depression, the list goes on.
How do therapeutic approaches shed light on the roots of procrastination and offer practical strategies for change?
Academic research suggests that therapeutic interventions targeting factors like the interplay between motivation, self-regulation, and emotional well-being can be remarkably effective in breaking the procrastination cycle.
One way in which I work with procrastination is through integrating mindfulness techniques into therapy to enhance self-awareness and tackle procrastination tendencies. Reach out if you’d like to know more.
Self-esteem
Would you talk to your best friend the way you speak to yourself?
Embarking on a journey to enhance self-esteem can be transformative, and therapeutic support can be a valuable ally.
Research suggests that understanding one’s core beliefs and challenging negative thought patterns can be pivotal in improving self-esteem. In therapy, we might explore topics of internal and external validation, and see how to help empower you to build a more resilient and internalised sense of self-worth.
Fostering a positive self-concept is difficult but beautiful work. If you’re curious about these aspects and envision a journey towards bolstering your self-esteem, get in touch.
Stress
Stress, overtime, disease, contribute to 2.8 million workers’ deaths per year, reports UN labour agency – International Labour Organization (2019)
Stress is a silent killer. It’s linked to multiple health risk, relationship issues and mental health decline. Our body will often start speaking to us, yet stress is the last on the list of factors contributing to our overall health.
Have you ever wondered how understanding stressors and their impact on mental well-being can empower you to navigate life more effectively?
Therapy can offer valuable tools and coping strategies to tackle stressors head-on. For instance, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has shown efficacy in reshaping thought patterns linked to stress, fostering resilience.
Exploring these theories can inspire a proactive approach to mental well-being. Discovering therapeutic avenues could equip you with a personalised toolkit to confront stressors and enhance your overall resilience.
Engaging with these ideas might just be the key to unlocking a path towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Time management
“Time is what we want most but what we use worst.” – William Penn
Embarking on a journey of self-improvement through effective time management and therapy can be transformative.
Dive into the synergy between mastering time and fortifying emotional well-being, an intricate dance explored in reputable psychology journals. Reflect on the influential role of values and priorities, shaping life’s narrative in ways akin to the insights offered by practical solutions.
Consider unraveling the concept of time horizons and decision-making, contemplating how these threads might weave a more purposeful and balanced existence.
