LX2 Codependency Coaching

Today, we are talking about men's mental health. Men are struggling, and consequently, woman are feeling those effects. With marriage rates down and social media movements of men bashing, I wanted to add a different perspective to the conversation. Check in with the partners, friends, dads, brothers and others. Help create a space for their vulnerability.  #mensmentalhealth #boyshavefeelingstoo #h...

Today, we are talking about the myth of perfection. So often we have an idea of what something should feel like, look like, of be and we lose sight of what it is. I was inspired by listening to "The Gift 14 lessons to save your life" by Dr. Edith Eger who is a holocaust survivor, mother, and psychotherapist. She has been through really challenging horrible things and continues to live a beautiful...

Today, we are talking about self-awareness. Part of healing, growing, and changing behavior is being aware of who we are and how we show up in the world. Not with criticism and judgement, but with compassion and patience. #selfawareness #mentalhealth #howdidigethere #skillbuilding #getcurious

Today, we are talking about rebuilding and repairing. As we evolve in our human experience we get so many opportunities to evaluate the different parts of ourselves. Part of doing that is repairing old thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. We can make a plan and create new parts rebuilding to the new version of who we want to be. #couplestherapy #evolving #newskills #repair #rebuild

Today, we are talking about how we betray ourselves. In one's life we make decisions and choose to live in a way that is inauthentic to who we actually are. Sometimes, it a conscious choice, and other times it is several small choices over time. Pay attention to how you feel when you make those decisions. Start to create space in your life for your whole self. #betrayal #authenticself #beyourself...

Today, we are talking about compartmentalization experiences and emotions. It is sometimes helpful, if not necessary, to put those aside to continue carrying on through life, especially when those things are challenging. #compartmentalize #mentalhealth #gettingthrough #wholeself #feelings

Today, we are talking about Surrender and how helpful it is to just sit down sometimes. We are all dealing with so many things. It feels like overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, angry, afraid, and exhausted. One of the only ways to get through really hard times is to take a moment to surrender. Not give up, but slow down. Take care of your basic needs, breathe, make a plan, and then get up and keep doin...

Today, we are talking about the different mindsets. How we look at the world depending on our attitudes, beliefs, feelings, thoughts, and assumptions. We get to choose how we move through challenges by shifting our mindset or perspective. #mindsetmatters #intention #assumptions #experiences 

Today, we are talking about generational trauma. We can look back though our family lineage and see pattern of behavior. In order to change things for the better, it is important to understand context, history, and then makes changes in our own behavior. #generationaltrauma #knowoyourhistory #makeschanges #lessonsfromyourmother

Today, we are talking about judgement and how we are perceived. Sometime we need to check our own behavior and often we need to check who is doing the perceiving. We might need to change our environment to one where we can be our most authentic selves. #judgement #findyourpeople #selfawareness

Today, we are talking about emotional the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck. It is helpful to see, feel, and let go of those emotions. Healing and growing from those challenging things we have experienced. Releasing the things that no longer serve a purpose in the present version of you. #emotionalbaggage #lettinggo #movingforward #mentalhealth

Today we are talking about imposter syndrome. Often when we achieve big things we can often feel undeserving. It is an opportunity to validate previous versions of ourselves who did the hard work to get to us into those spaces. #deserving #impostersyndrome #hardwork #generationalhealing

Today we are talking about resilience; the space from now knowing to knowing It can be uncomfortable and create anxiety. It can also create an opportunity to learn new skills and building trust in ourselves. #resilience #nowknowing #trustyourself #skillbuilding

Today we are talking about getting though. Because right now, that's all we can manage. Make sure to do the big three: sleep, diet, and moving your body around. Taking care of you takes grace and compassion. #gettingthrough #giveyourselfgrace #roadtrips #goingthoughhell

Today we are talking about conflict. Understanding how you fight and what you're feeling. Also, coming back to the conversation is necessary. #conflict #redlipstick #communication #understanding #rulesofengagement 

Today we are talking about anger. It is often said that anger is a secondary emotion. What is under the anger is usually fear, sadness, feeling disregarded, or not enough. Allow space to figure out what the feeling is. #anger #selfawareness, #70skid #genx #unhelpfulreactions #parenting

Today we talking about validating and accepting our whole self. The phrase hay comida en la casa, meaning we have food at home. When we love our whole self first, we don't need to work as hard to get love from other people. #bridgetjones #haycomidaenlacasa #loveyourselffirst #lx2codependencycoachingpodcast 

Today, we are talking about seeing our struggles as character flaws. We often assume when we are struggling that something is wrong with us. It's not but that is how it feels. Shift the perspective to trusting yourself. You have gotten this far and you will get past this too. You are not broken. #characterflaw #mentalhealth #trustyourself #greatness

Today, we are talking about intellectualizing versus feeling in the process of growth. We process lots of information through out thoughts before allowing ourselves to feel it. It is important to be aware of the old narratives and stories we are using when we process. Growth and healing comes from allowing the stories to change. #newyear #change #feelings #thoughts #anxiety 

Today we are talking about being wrong. How being wrong is a good place to be because it gives us a different perspective. We can learn a lot when we are wrong. #beingwrong #scientific method #relationships #bestintentionsthebook  The podcast I was listening to was 10% Happier with Dan Harris and Sharon McMahon 

Today we are talking about plans and adjusting to those plans. Addressing the anxiety and discomfort that comes from changes to our plans. #planning #anxiety #controlwhatyoucan #attachments #trustyourself. 

Today we are talking about perception. How we are perceived in the world around us and how we perceive the world around us. #change #perception #bestintentionsthebook #socialmedia #concretekulture https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConcreteKulture

Today we are talking about experiencing the world through our emotional perspective. Giving yourself grace and patience while you are having your emotions. Getting through tough experiences. #trustyourself #emotionalawareness #emotioalperspective #mentalhealth Get your copy of Best Intentions: The things we do for love https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/best-intentions-the-things-we...

Today we are talking about nurturing relationships. Attending to the relationships you want to grow and evolve, especially the relationship with yourself. #growth #nurturing #relationships #bestintentionsthebook 

Today we are talking about controlling what you can in the moment, checking your facts, and keep going. This past week was rough. Lots of emotions. We still have to do things. #postelection2024 #bigfeelings #bestintentionsthebook #mentalhealth #politicsaside