Life Lived Better

What do you value and what is the reason it is important to find out? Values make us feel more secure, for one. There are many other reasons. Joseph and Paula share how to clarity your values and begin to live by them.

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]     You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.    

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.   We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.   And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Information resourced in this episode: 

39 Core Values—and How to Live by Them | Psychology Today

7 Ways to Discover and Clarify Your Personal Values (nickwignall.com)

Values Clarification in CBT and Beyond: 18+ Examples & Tools (positivepsychology.com)

Have a safe and healthy Labor Day. We look forward to being back with you soon.

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠ or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠    

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.    

Just a reminder - anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  

And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Dislike your family? You are not alone. We are all human beings, and all have likes and dislikes. It is not that abnormal to dislike some family members. Joseph and Paula will address how to deal with your own feelings and your family when you find yourself in this situation. 

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]    

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.    

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  

And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Information for this episode was resourced from the following sources: 

 'I Hate My Family:' What to Do If You Feel This Way (verywellmind.com)

Joseph and Paula are taking their own advice and taking a week off for self-care. Who Am I? is one of their most played previous episodes. Enjoy.

Have you ever considered what makes you who you are and how you became that way? What is the reason for your beliefs? Your likes and dislikes? Your perceptions and values? Joseph and Paula tackle the existential question, Who Am I? on this issue of Life, Lived Better. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

In the second part of this topic, Joseph and Paula share examples of positive and negative self-talk and provide ideas on how to combat negative self-talk.

In part one, they asked...When you talk to yourself, what do you say? Does your inner voice compliment or criticize? How can we change a negative inner voice to a positive?

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠ or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠    

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.    

Just a reminder - anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  

And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Resourced Information 

Information for this episode was resourced from the following sources: 

⁠7 Examples of Positive Self-Talk - Jay Shetty Genius -⁠ 

⁠21 Examples of Negative Self Talk & Negative Thoughts That Kill (thedailymeditation.com)⁠ 

⁠Self-Talk | Psychology Today⁠ 

When you talk to yourself, what do you say? Does your inner voice compliment or criticize? How can we change a negative inner voice to a positive? In this episode, Joseph and Paula address Self-Talk...the reason it exists and how to use it to your advantage.  

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]    

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.    

Just a reminder - anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  

And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Resourced Information 

Information for this episode was resourced from the following sources: 

7 Examples of Positive Self-Talk - Jay Shetty Genius - 

21 Examples of Negative Self Talk & Negative Thoughts That Kill (thedailymeditation.com) 

Self-Talk | Psychology Today 

Hitting Rock Bottom is a sign that something is not working. In this episode, Joseph and Paula define Rock Bottom, share some personal rock bottom stories, and offer some tips on what to do when you are there.   

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]    

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.    

Just a reminder - anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.  

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.  

And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.   

Information for this episode was resourced from the following sources: 

When You Hit Rock Bottom, Follow These 7 Tips to Thrive Again (lifeadvancer.com) 

Why hitting rock bottom can be good for you - PsychMechanics 

In the last episode Joseph and Paula talked about Love and Love Addiction. In this episode, they address sex addiction, erotomania, and dependent personality disorder.  They explore the signs, symptoms, and treatment of each.  

If you or someone you know struggles with sex addiction, consider reaching out to SAA, Sex Addicts Anonymous. SAA states that their primary purpose to help people recover from sexual addiction. SAA is a 12-step program. It is not therapy. It is free and offered in person and online. To learn more about SAA, you can find them online at saa-recovery.org. You can call them at 713.869.4902 or email them at [email protected]    

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]     

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.     

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.    

Resourced Information  

Dependent Personality Disorder | Psychology Today  

Erotomania, What Is It? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment (webmd.com)  

Sex Addiction: 8 Signs to Look For (webmd.com)