The Convenient Counselor

Maybe it doesn't quite feel like "the most wonderful time of year" to you - it's the beginning of December, and you might already be approaching holiday BURNOUT. Listen to this episode and learn six steps to avoiding total holiday burnout (or at least taming it a bit!) and have a more peaceful, grace-filled Christmas this year! Helpful info: https://nypost.com/2018/11/20/1-in-3...

It seems only natural to be thankful for the positive things in our life - but have you ever taken a moment to reflect and be thankful for the not-so-great moments in your life and their impact on who you are today? This type of "gritty gratitude" can help you potentially rewire your brain and appreciate those moments in a new way! I'm challenging listeners to come up with three of...

What would you in two months tell the you right now about the upcoming holiday season? Use this quick and easy self-talk practice to "reflect" on what lies ahead. Reflection prompts: I know going into the holiday season, you were feeling _________________. And you decided to really focus on _________________. I wish you would have focused a little more on _____________________, but I&apo...

Continuing from last week's episode of "rethinking self-care," episode 11 explains the three types of self-care: Self-Soothing, Self-Repair, and Self-Maintenance. Learn how these work as well as some realistic examples of using this in your life!

What pops into your mind when you think of the word self-care? In this episode we dive into what self-care is NOT, as we start to rethink about the topic overall. This is part one of a two part series! Reference: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-30&version=MSG

Who have you spoken life into lately? Whose day have you turned around with the nice words you've shared? This episode discusses the power of our words towards OTHERS, which is a slight change from the usual introspection of this podcast. :) Info referenced: https://www.reviewtrackers.com/reports/online-reviews-survey/ https://twitter.com/iamkidpresident/status/508249108893937664

Presets are the "knee jerk" reactions or automated thoughts you have in a situation...from your alarm going off in the morning, to when someone questions your judgment. Are you aware of the dialogue going on in your mind on a daily basis? Learn about recognizing, naming, and replacing (if needed) these presets that shape your everyday life in this episode.

Have you ever had those moments where you think, "oh I don't want to forget this" or "I wish there was a way that I could remember more of this?" In our culture of constant notifications, never ending to-do lists, and looking foward to the next thing on our calendar, it is difficult to be fully present in our lives.  Listen and learn this easy practice to tap into all five...

How in the world could anger be a gift?? Okay, it's not like that - but you can learn and use this acronym to help better understand the source of anger, which is a secondary emotion! Links referenced: https://rodgerscc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/How-to-Control-Your-Anger-in-Conflict-Situations.pdf https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/anger.asp

Do you pay more attention to your emotions or your physical reactions to emotions? Or are you even aware when you're having a physical reaction to emotions? This episode encourages you to become more aware of what your body is telling you, and the four categories that most reactions fall under - pause, protect, pursue, and pray.  Quote from William James: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...

The title of this podcast is Grace in Progress, but what exactly is progress? In this episode I will dive deeper into what I define as progress, as well as pose the question...are you a spinning top, or a wind-up car? :) Links referenced: SMART goals video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SvuFIQjK8

Who or what are you measuring yourself by? If we are not aware of what our "standard of measurement" might be, we won't know if we are making any progress. (Or setting unrealistic expectations!)  Links referenced: "High hopes and happy homes" https://www.apa.org/monitor/sep04/highhopes

Learn and start to use a tool I use EVERY. DAY. to help you with reacting vs. responding to situations! Links referenced: "React vs. Respond: What's the Difference?" https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/focus-forgiveness/201609/react-vs-respond

Welcome to the very first episode of Grace in Progress! Are you being your true self or do you have Imposter Syndrome like I have experienced? This episode covers a brief introduction of who I am, why I am doing a podcast, and what's in it for you. :) References: "Unmet Aspirations as an Explanation for the Age U-shape in Human Wellbeing" by Hannes Schwandt https://www.iza.org/publi...