The Convenient Counselor

This podcast is titled "Grace in Progress," but this is the first time grace is discussed a bit more...finally! This episode breaks down a few of the meanings of the word grace as well as ways to show grace in our daily lives to ourselves and others.

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Usually we think that motivation is what is needed to GET STUFF DONE. That's what we're all trying to do each day, right? Motivation isn't enough. Learn more about motivation vs. momentum in this episode, as well as some practical examples of gaining momentum in your everyday life.

How do you respond when you feel STUCK? Do you know what is holding you back from making progress? This episode dives into the three areas that can hold you back, as well as provides three questions to ask in order to move forward. You were meant to live life to the full!

Learn more about the common reactions/responses to the time audit exercise, along with some ideas for the changes you may want to make!

How are you spending your most valuable resource? In this episode, the "time audit" exercise is introduced and is available here:

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How do you want to be remembered? While this question is usually associated with the end of someone's life, the episode encourages you to apply this question to your everyday life. 

Life happens. Sometimes you need a good reminder to focus on what is important, and this week I will be encoring an episode that talks about a tool I use with clients regularly and weekly/daily/hourly myself! I added a brief intro to explain why this week is different - thank you for understanding!

Have you or someone you know dealt with winter blues/seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? In this episode, you'll learn more about this mental health issue and practical ways to combat it during these cold winter months!

Notes:
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I asked recently on social media, "what topics would you like covered on the podcast?" Several listeners responded "how do I know if I should see a counselor?" and "how can I find a good counselor?" This episode dives into answering both of those questions - with three "gauges" for pursuing counseling, as well as four checklist items for finding a "good" counselor.

What if you could wake up tomorrow and your biggest problem/situation/issue was resolved? What if someone could wave a magic wand and your life looked exactly like you wanted it to look like? These are part of the "Miracle Question" used often in therapy, and it can help get to the heart of what you truly want in your life. Learn more about this exercise and its benefits in Episode 17 of Grace in Progress!

Sources mentioned:
Episode 4 - Progress
The Lazy Genius Podcast
A Simplified Life by Emily Ley