tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656876504690022902024-03-13T17:23:20.624-04:00NWC Counseling BlogProviding encouragement and empowering individuals, couples and families! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-40928288813262895462018-12-11T13:58:00.005-05:002018-12-11T13:58:50.314-05:00Barriers to Happiness Part. 2
Suffering and sabotage – what do these things mean to you? How do
they affect your happiness?
Sabotaging
and suffering are barriers that play into being unhappy and being discontent.
These are such a huge component of preventing people to be happy. Sabotage
happens anytime you are going through something and you begin to doubt yourself
– you begin to pick things apart – you begin to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-66861725095247794992018-12-11T13:57:00.003-05:002018-12-11T13:57:32.071-05:00Barriers to Happiness Part. 1
What are the barriers that prevent us from being happy? What are
the actual things that come in to play that prevent us from actually
experiencing happiness?
One
of the many issues that are experienced by people everyday is that they are
just not happy. They’re not happy about where they’re at in life, they’re not
happy about who they chose to be with, or happy about the kids that they Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-65555724946361254822018-12-11T13:51:00.001-05:002018-12-11T13:56:05.607-05:00Are you Content or Complacent?
What is being content? What is being
complacent? Do you want to be content or do you want to be complacent? Which
one is good? Which one is bad?
Being
content, or having contentment is being in a state of happiness and
satisfaction. Happiness is not something we can live in 24/7 and if we try to
strive to live in happiness 24/7 this is when sometimes we have a lot of funky
stuff Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-25796186562354275972018-04-26T13:59:00.000-04:002018-08-30T13:59:46.078-04:00Unhealthy Habits and Anger = Hopelessness
The feeling of hopelessness is the one of the most difficult emotions to experience? Do you agree?
The feelings of anger and being unmotivated may create the storm of hopelessness. When we are angry, we can either rage outside or it can be internal where we can implode instead of exploding. Being unmotivated can mean that we lack drive or a desire to move intentionally. It’s different than Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-44250998530545603332018-04-19T13:57:00.000-04:002018-08-30T13:58:15.930-04:00Unhealthy Habits and Anger = Irritability
Do you know what is considered an “unhealthy habit?”
What happens when we have unhealthy habits such as not sleeping, eating, and we mix that with feeling angry – what does that make? These things are like ingredients that we don’t usually think about until we see the outcome in our behaviors. What this can actually create is IRRITABILITY. When we are feeling irritable that’s often a sign Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-87035118562853817112018-04-12T13:56:00.000-04:002018-08-30T13:56:28.234-04:00Unhealthy Habits and Anger = Frustration
A sprinkling of depression with a dash of anger can lead to some pretty interesting...
Let’s discuss in more details what happens when you mix the emotion of feeling sad with the emotion of feeling angry. When that combines it can actually create FRUSTRATION.
Think about it, when we are really sad we are, or can get disappointed about things that we may or may not have control over. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-84897217971330636432018-04-05T13:53:00.000-04:002018-08-30T13:54:38.506-04:00Differences Between Anger and Depression
Are you angry? Are you depressed? Are you unsure what you are feeling?
Depression mixed with anger creates a lot of different feelings. Since depression can be used interchangeably and often for other feelings, let’s get a running definition. Individuals with depression can
Feel a sadness that can be really hard to explain, or they themselves are unable to understand the reason. OneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-11873597984427233282018-03-22T21:55:00.000-04:002018-06-10T21:56:50.561-04:00Angry Series: 3 Terrible Ways to Communicate Your Needs
Do you communicate your needs effectively? Do you come off too aggressively or maybe too passively? Here are 3 terrible ways to communicate your needs.
There are three terrible ways to communicate your needs. We’re all human beings and we all have needs and we all have to communicate them to people, in order to get our needs met. There’s a way that we can communicate our needs that is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-81620409479979068052018-03-15T10:06:00.000-04:002018-06-10T21:50:22.976-04:00Angry Series: 5 Reasons people think you're Angry!
Are you angry? Do people tell you that you come off as such? Here are 5 reasons why people think that you’re angry...
It’s a common theme I see in the counseling office. People believe they’re cordial, however others misinterpret as ‘angry’. I’m going to break it down so that people can understand what type of behaviors they could be emitting from the outside, which gives the impression,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-50436794722593727892018-03-14T12:12:00.002-04:002018-03-14T15:12:59.077-04:00Angry Series: 3 Signs you're a savage woman in relationships
So today, we're talking about a femme fatale. Are you one? The more I got to thinking and talking about it, I realized the real word I need to use was savage. And so, that's the word that I am going to use. But first let's get some running definitions. What is a femme fatale?
A femme fatale is a woman who is seductive, but she ultimately brings disaster. Think, circa Taylor Swift Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-19038107383726482472018-01-26T07:00:00.000-05:002018-01-26T07:00:43.822-05:00Get your ISH together: Evaluate and keep it moving
So you've stuck it through. Your ish is finally coming together or... maybe it's not. After sticking it out for some time, being consistent and working on your ish. It's finally time to review that ish and see what's happening. This calls for an evaluation.
In therapy I evaluate my clients. I've already established what metrics to use and what it will look like if my client is successful. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-29076049884242637212018-01-19T07:14:00.001-05:002018-01-19T07:14:46.719-05:00Get your ISH together: The struggle
So you've you picked your one ish to work on. And you've broken down some short term goals and some metrics to measure for progress (am I sounding to clinical?) You've basically have some sort of plan on how you'll do it and what to look for as progress.
You get up the next day and you're full of energy. You're eager and motivated to start this new thing. A week later, you're going Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-41197815669275883552018-01-10T11:00:00.000-05:002018-01-10T11:14:23.366-05:00Get your ish together: the Beginning
So here we are so close to 2018...and if 2017 looks like a blur of what happened, how did that happen and 'mmm kay'. Perhaps your 2017 looked much like this comic strip I reference to many of my clients.
Perhaps if this is also, indeed, how your 2017 can be summarized, this series of getting your ish together might help to give you a step towards making some real change in 2018.
This Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-23852337952631952362017-08-16T13:18:00.000-04:002017-08-16T13:20:19.839-04:00The Trip Back to School will be Anything but Perfect!
The first day of
school marks the end of late night Netflix binge-watching, guilt-free sleeping
in, waking up without an agenda, and wearing pajamas past noon! It's so hard to
say goodbye to summer! If you're a student or teacher then you'll probably experiencing
a little anxiety about returning to the grind of school. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
For older students,
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-70650147801858176092017-03-08T12:00:00.000-05:002017-03-08T12:00:08.758-05:00The Art of Less Stress: being OVERWHELMED
I have too much to do, in too little time, with not enough sleep and not enough money.
This is the mindset of many American women. Heck, men too. But for women who are professionals, partners, friends, mothers...and so forth, this is a painful and daily reminder. We wake up saying these things and we go to bed saying these things. We never do enough, there's always more. And we. reach. our. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-71497317504169659242017-02-05T18:28:00.000-05:002017-02-05T18:28:13.225-05:00Mirror, Mirror: Beautiful Imperfections
I can’t do it! I’m not good
enough! Have you ever thought this about yourself? Does this thought, and
similar thoughts to the questions asked above have stopped you from living a
life that you feel is fulfilling and purposeful?
If you answered yes to the
questions, then you are familiar with the shame, guilt, and disappointment
associated with these thoughts. They will
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-12401074190285073612017-01-13T22:03:00.000-05:002017-01-13T22:03:58.878-05:00Mindful Moments: Red lights and dinner tables - Learning to be more Mindful
Blog Contributor: Dr. Victoria Shedrick
So how much time do you have? I’ve got about two to three minutes to grab
your attention and make a point here! But
if it’s not the endless lists and check-boxes in your head, your phone buzzing
with a text or email, a television that no one’s really watching in the
background, or maybe your child tugging at your leg to show you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-33060100848270874542016-12-09T18:50:00.000-05:002016-12-09T18:50:12.651-05:00Get to know NWC! Learn about NWC Counseling! Watch this quick video to learn about who we are, what we offer, and our latest news! Click HERE to view, like, and message us on Facebook!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-3928923793199409072016-09-15T23:30:00.000-04:002016-09-18T17:16:27.282-04:00#TalktomeThursday: Relationship KILLERS - Communication!
Hi friends! Today I'm posting a video from my Business facebook page (that you can go 'like' to be up to date on all of our updates and offerings :-)) This video was requested as usual, and it focused on how we ruin our relationships with these 3 KILLERS in communication. Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-89045635543990577272016-09-08T23:30:00.000-04:002016-09-18T17:11:21.660-04:00#talktomeThursday: Forgiveness
Hey everyone! If you missed my live Facebook video about Forgiveness, I've added it here! This video I attempted to break down forgiveness in a practical way and help others understand how withholding forgiveness can really negatively impact your relationships as well as your own contentedness. Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-89951098858810824112016-09-01T23:30:00.000-04:002016-09-18T17:06:45.792-04:00#TalktomeThursday: Anger!
This video is my first 'Live' video on Facebook! I shared some insight into dealing with our anger as natural but mindful emotions. Please like my Facebook page to get all of our news and updates!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-66812013562192042082016-02-23T10:41:00.000-05:002016-02-23T10:41:31.425-05:00All You Need is Love: Love & Boundaries (Your Turn!)
How have you all been enjoying this series? I hope it's brought some encouragement and insight into the importance of love. Since February is such a short month we are wrapping up this series. But we couldn't end it without talking about the healthy connection between loving ourselves and loving others.
Unfortunately, as much as I wish I could leave love as a happy and blissful emotion, I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-52385370685399541302016-02-17T15:07:00.000-05:002016-02-17T15:07:40.681-05:00All You Need is Love: Loving Others
What did you think of last week's post? Were you loving yourself or neglecting? Either way, were you able to make any small changes to begin a more positive track? These questions are vital because today we are moving on to loving others.
Love is an emotion that people often describe as...difficult. I find that love is a pretty simple concept, however our behaviors make it more Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-66575906719512167732016-02-08T10:43:00.002-05:002016-02-08T10:44:54.092-05:00All You Need is Love: Loving Thyself
I took a blogging break in January to really focus on my blog outline for 2016, the topics, issues, and challenges I wanted to give encouragement on. Naturally for February, I wanted to really hone in on the notion of Love. Through marriage, through relationships, and most importantly loving ourselves. Hence - my February series: All you need is love!
Today's post is targeted specifically Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365687650469002290.post-88483662953877640372015-12-21T12:53:00.000-05:002015-12-21T12:53:18.459-05:00Soul Sunday: Getting it in with God Part II
So last time we chopped up, we discussed some of the barriers to spending time with God. We talked about behaviors, attitudes and choices that interfere with our ability to really hear from God. If you haven't already read part one, I'd lovingly encourage you to click HERE to read it! It will lay the foundation to the nuggets in this post.
Alright, up and onward!
Today I want to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00428989348620395108noreply@blogger.com