In today’s hectic pace and uncertainty we are busy trying to keep our heads above water. Trying to create sense, balance and even purpose in our lives. You may feel that your life may be spinning out of control/out of focus? Almost everyone you talk with are feeling the same thing. However we are all stuck or it seems that way.
Everyone is always complaining about the weather, but there is nothing we can do about it (unless you move to a better climate).
However, unlike the weather we can do something about the live we are living, we can make changes, we can get our power and focus back in perspective.
The more you say “I can’t” the more defeated you become.
It’s not as difficult as you might think.
Coach and Counsellor
Counseling and coaching are two different things but there is a strong thread running between them both. When we think of counseling you may think of your teachers, parents and clergy sitting down with you and giving you advice ...
Addictions
As an addiction and harm reduction counselor in New York, I worked with crack and heroin addicted clients. Addiction comes in many forms, normally people think of alcohol or drug addiction. This may have been true years ago, but ...
REBOOT! (Reinvent yourself)
Each year we make a “resolution” for the New Year. Some will want to stop smoking, others take care of their bodies by going to the gym, lose weight, and so on. Don’t we all want to be a better person from the inside out? Not to say that there is anything ...
Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be defined in several ways. For instance: complete awareness, being alert/attentive, focusing on the here and now, observing without judgement and complete awareness of the present situation. I believe we are, by nature, all mindful, but daily life can distract us.