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 »
the inner critic
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 »
If achievements and behavior don’t define who we are, what does?
The past few years watching my kids grow has been interesting to say the least. Aside from the joy of being a parent, the struggles that come with it, and the endless self reflection on my “parenting abilities”, I’ve noticed something profound. When children are born and when they are young they don’t question… 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 »
The research says that taking risk makes us happier
The research says…taking risk makes us happier. So why are we afraid to take it? No Title No Description
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
Sometimes you have to call yourself on your BS
www.johnharrisoncounseling.com Don’t believe everything you think. Notice and call yourself out on your false beliefs and self defeating excuses. Sometimes you have to call yourself on your BS www.johnharrisoncounseling.com Don’t believe everything you think. Notice and call yourself out on your false beliefs and self defeating excuses.
Your “being realistic” is killing you
The only way to get from where you are to where you want to be is to allow yourself to believe that you can get there. And it is possible to get something new in your life. Your “being realistic” is killing you No Description
What can you say “no” to?
Dropping obligations that aren’t serving us. What’s one thing you can do right now, or this week, to make your life easier and better for you? What can you say “no” to? www.johnharrisoncounseling.com Dropping obligations that aren’t serving us. What’s one thing you can do right now, or this week, to make your life easier… Read More »
Day 40. There’s No Need to Feel Bad About Feeling Good
Day 40. It’s ok to look out for yourself and get what you want. Day 40 of 40. Day 40 Meditation Experiment – There’s No Need to Feel Bad About Feeling Good Day 40. It’s ok to look out for yourself and get what you want. Day 40 of 40. www.johnharrisoncounseling.com