We spend a huge amount of time and effort trying to avoid discomfort. But learning how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable gives you a new level of power. 

Originally shared June 25, 2020

Many people tell me how difficult it is for them to stay motivated. Use this hack to tap into unlimited motivation!

Originally shared June 18, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling.

The pain that comes from unmet expectations often is often worse than the pain of the actual circumstance. The good news is that means you can easily remove that pain by removing the expectation. 

Originally shared June 11, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling.

You might be surprised how some of life's biggest bummers can actually turn out to be huge blessings!

Originally shared May 28, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling.

Sometimes self-care gets a bad rep as being selfish, but self care is a huge, vital part of mental health.

Originally shared May 21, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling

While sometimes we use the terms shame and guilt interchangeably, they are in fact hugely different, and using one over the other can be a game changer for our emotional health. 

Originally shared May 15, 2020 on Instagram, @tjcounseling

There are so many things in life that we tell ourselves are "supposed to" go a certain way. But not only are those "supposed to"s made up, they can seriously mess with your mental health.

Originally shared 5-7-20 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

One of the most common issues that causes stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms to worsen for almost anyone is change in life. Even if it is a good change, it can be exhausting. So let's examine how we can better embrace change.

Originally shared April 30, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

In one of my most serious Therapy Thursday topics, we address suicide from all angles, those with suicidal thoughts, those who have lost a loved one to suicide, and everyone in between, because this is an issue that affects all of us.

Originally shared April 23, 2020 on Instagram. @tjcounseling

It sounds like a simple thing - give people permission to be wrong about you - but it has been really life changing for me to reduce feelings of defensiveness and perfectionism.

Originally shared April 16, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling