The Convenient Counselor

It's not a matter of "if," it's a matter of "when" - this is typical for most of us who deal with winter blues, the all-too-common emotional and physical reaction to shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures (in many parts of the world). If it's not totally unavoidable, how can we be preventative in caring for ourselves BEFORE we are struggling? Find out four practical tips in this episode!

This episode continues the process we started last week - after you have listed all the mental clutter you carry on a daily basis, and thrown it on your metaphorical bed/table/sorting location, it's time to sort through it! Learn three questions to use as a filter for decluttering, as well as determining your "why" for this entire process.

Most of us aim to "declutter" our homes/closets/garages on a regular basis, but have you ever taken the time to declutter your mind? Listen to Part 1 of this two part series on getting rid of excess clutter in the most important part of yourself, and start to take inventory of what you are carrying around every day.

Hmmm...I wonder why I feel that way? Why might she be yelling rather than talking to me at a normal volume?! :)

Staying curious is a powerful mindset tool - learn more about how to implement it in your daily life in this episode!

Pumpkin patches. Hayrides. Trunk-or-Treat. Costume contests. Apple picking. You MUST DO THEM ALL.

Ummm, no.

In this episode, listen to how Briana describes being the "MVP of Fall" by choosing the Minimum Viable Product for yourself and your family, and being intentional about how you spend your time.

Episodes references:

29: MVP of Any Situation - https://www.buzzsprout.com/275153/episodes/3281530

20: Everyday Legacy - https://www.buzzsprout.com/275153/episodes/2661796

Back for more Q&A time! This week's questions include:
- How do I deal with family that is unsupportive of my effort to improve my mental health?
- How do I parent alongside someone with a very different background than my own?
Hear Briana's personal and professional input on these questions in this episode.

Seasons of life come and go...but sometimes it's easy to feel stuck in one. This episode gives quick tips to help you identify and appreciate the season you are in, and dives into a bit more of what appreciation really means.

What should we talk about before we have a baby? How can we be better prepared for this huge transition in our lives? Learn more about one of the services that Briana provides, Newborn Family Coaching, in this episode - and even start some of the conversations in your own home today!

Minute-by-minute news updates...constant stories of heartbreak, disaster, trauma from around the world...and we wonder why we feel overwhelmed? Listen in on Briana's advice for dealing with the stress we were NOT made to process, including Bible-based encouragement!

Are you familiar with the power of "yet?" Learn more about how this small word can make a huge impact on your mindset!