Coping Skills/Self Care

Have you ever experienced something that is satisfying in a way you can’t explain. A recent trend on the internet has been compilations of videos where things work out just right in a way that is oddly satisfying. What can these videos and our enjoyment of them teach us about the brain and the human condition?

Pet ownership can have a variety of positive health benefits. Studies have shown that even having a fish tank in your room can lower your blood pressure. Your pet only cares about the present and its survival needs: food, sleep, play, and love. Sometimes it can be helpful to take your pet’s perspective. Live in the moment and enjoy life.

Sometimes when life is hard/stressful we switch into auto pilot and revert to thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and can harm relationships. Therapy teaches us to be mindful of our thoughts and behaviors and to live in the present. Sometimes we make things harder for ourselves by taking a negative perspective on life. By being mindful and having a more positive perspective, you can choose and construct your own reality, rather that simply reacting to what life throws at you.

It is important to take time to “stop and smell the roses”. In therapy, the practice of mindfulness teaches us to relax and be present in the moment through focusing on our senses, and our breathing. The end result of mindfulness is a deep sense of gratitude for all life has to offer.

by Joe Borders, Therapist in Roseville, Ca Mindfulness: Savor Every Moment In counseling I occasionally tell people that they should do their

This post is about a young boy who just learned how to ride his bike and wants to share an inspirational speech. Believe in yourself!

One of the first posts I made in my counseling blog. This simple video was originally housed under the category “feel good”, where I posted generally inspiring and uplifting content.

This is the first post I ever made in my counseling blog. A simple motivational speech by Kid President.