Who hasn’t been disappointed in the lack of progress? Who hasn’t wondered if things will ever turn around for them? Of course we know that feeling frustration about things feeling stagnated is a part of life. One step forward, two steps back? Maybe. Maybe not. One of the most common things I hear from clients… Read More »
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The comparison game is killing us
Maybe the tendency for humans to compare what they have, or what they want, with others is as old as human behavior itself. We all seem to do the comparison thing and we don’t have to go very far to be exposed to it. Facebook, Instagram, the media. Our neighbors, our family, our friends. Maybe… Read More »
How gratitude can help you even if you hate hearing about gratitude
“Be Thankful!” “Drop the Negativity!” “Embrace the Positivity!” We hear the messages on social media. We see people who seem they can live life effortlessly in their bubble of peace. We’ve all got those people in our lives that express positive vibes as effortlessly as breathing. But for many of us, it doesn’t come that… Read More »
People just don’t care that much about you
“Whoa!!! Did you just say that?” Yes, I did. But let me explain. People do care about you, and others, just not for the reasons we tend to think. The last several years of my life I’ve been interested in learning more about human consciousness. Here’s what I’m constantly learning. What we think and who… Read More »
Offended? Don’t take things so seriously.
Don’t overlook the power of getting offended. In allowing ourselves to be around the things that “offend” us, we can learn where we take ourselves too seriously. Offended? Don’t take things so seriously. www.johnharrisoncounseling.com Don’t overlook the power of getting offended. In allowing ourselves to be around the things that “offend” us, we can learn… Read More »
Stop arguing for your limitations
Stop arguing for your limitations. Though you might be right, it’s better to argue for why you can instead of why you can’t. No Title No Description
Getting “burned out”? Stop fighting it.
Not long ago I was in my old office asking myself “when is this going to turn for me?” I had persistent and overwhelming feelings of being “stuck” and a lack of fulfillment with my work. I lacked a clear sense of direction. Sure, I’d get done what needed to get done but I was… Read More »
Feeling Trumped, Bernied, or Hillaried? How you can take back your happiness.
Tensions are high right now. Voter turn out is most likely going to break records this fall for the presidential nomination. People are angry and scared. There’s no ignoring the fact that the political climate right now is not good. Some people are convinced this is the most divided we’ve ever seen our nation. It’s… Read More »
Day 38. It is Because You Say it is
Day 38. It’s ok to meet your needs and take care of yourself. When you do, you’re better for yourself and others. Day 38 of 40. Day 38 Meditation Experiment – It is Because You Say it is No Description
Day 36. Perspective on Disappointment and Frustration
Day 36. You get to define how you see your roadblocks, disasters, and frustrations. Make them part of the story. Don’t make them the story. Day 36 of 40. Day 36 Meditation Experiment – Perspective on Disappointment and Frustration Day 36. You get to define how you see your roadblocks, disasters, and frustrations. Make them… Read More »