Hello everyone and welcome to our first blog. Some of you know us quite well and others are just getting introduced to us. It’s exciting to be able to write about topics that interest the community and allow our clients and others to post their comments, questions, or ideas. Feel free to do so. We welcome your feedback.
With that being said, let’s talk about some things that we are all struggling with: money issues, changes we aren’t OK with, and losses of jobs, things, or people. It’s a very difficult time of year for many of us. We are faced with celebrating the holidays amidst the panic, uncertainty, or anxiety we may be feeling. Sometimes there’s comfort in knowing you’re not alone. And you’re not.
The question is: “How do we deal with this?” There isn’t one magical, healthy way to cope. We all have to find our own. The key is not to lose yourself in the stressor or the emotion that goes along with it. Find something that gives you joy…a baby, a pretty flower, your friend you can be silly with, a walk outside. And do those simple things everyday…at least one a day. It’s amazing at the difference doing at least one thing a day you enjoy will make. If you could be fully present doing it, that is really the key. Anyone can go through the motions but, what if you’re really present when you walk the dog today or drive your car? What happens next is gratitude appears. When there is gratitude, you attract more of that feeling to you – of joy, creativity, peace.
So no matter how difficult it is right now for you, smile..maybe even in the mirror. Go and do it right now. Yes I’m talking to you. It may change the course of your whole day.
Margie Mader, LMFT, C.Ht.
Owner of Growth and Healing Wellness Center