Self Growth Archives | Greenwood Counseling Center https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/category/self-growth/ Therapy and Counseling Center | Centennial, CO Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:58:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCC-Favicon-150x150.png Self Growth Archives | Greenwood Counseling Center https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/category/self-growth/ 32 32 How To Reach Out to a Therapist For Help: 5 Easy Steps (With Examples) https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-for-help-5-easy-steps-with-examples/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:58:15 +0000 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/?p=11493 How To Initiate Contact with aTherapist Effectively Deciding to reach out to a therapist can be a profound turning point for many people. But what comes next? Many people decide to visit a therapist, find a few with the right qualifications to help, and then struggle with what to say during that first contact.  Learning...

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]]> 7 Steps to Jump Start Personal Growth https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/7-steps-jump-start-personal-growth/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:57:56 +0000 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/?p=2592 The human search for happiness is as inherent as our instinct to breathe.  We all want satisfaction, contentment and joy in our lives. From the time of our first entrance into the world, we are seeking means to feel good about ourselves and our circumstances, whatever they may be.  The search for happiness entails growth. ...

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]]> Signs Your Relationship With Yourself Needs Work https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/signs-your-relationship-with-yourself-needs-work/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:17:36 +0000 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/?p=2479 We all know that relationships need work, and in general, what we put into them is what we get out of them. No doubt, you are careful about putting significant effort into your marriage and family. You most likely put time and thought into your relationships with friends, neighbors, and coworkers. But how often do...

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]]> Beauty and the Pursuit of Happiness https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/beauty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/ Wed, 13 May 2015 17:02:42 +0000 https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/?p=1430 Beauty is only skin deep. Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. These sayings have been heard a thousand times, but like all clichés their popularity can keep us from thinking of the deeper meaning. These clichés refer to the relationship between inner and outer beauty. Outer beauty,...

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]]> Peaceful tip for regulating stress https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/peaceful-tip-for-regulating-stress/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:55:45 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=464   How I love to think about the beach.  Whether it is in the middle of a Colorado winter, or the middle of the summer, I find great peace thinking of the rolling waves, gentle breezes, salty aroma, and warm sand of a beach.  Many therapists refer to this as a safe place, but  I...

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]]> Living in the Present https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/living-in-the-present/ Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:54:03 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=380   Are you living in the moment or are you unaware of the moment because you are so focused on tomorrow, next week, next month or  next year?  It is easy to coast along on autopilot, lost in our thoughts or worrying about things that are yet to happen.  Nevertheless, truly living and enjoying our...

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]]> Tips to Help You Stop Judging Others (and Yourself) https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/tips-to-help-you-stop-judging-others-and-yourself/ Tue, 15 May 2012 13:40:08 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=236 Ironically, when we judge others, we are really judging ourselves. Our harsh comments or thoughts are more often a reflection of our own issues than someone else’s. But, learning how to change automatic negative thoughts that we have towards others, and ourselves, is often easier said than done. There are a few things you can...

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]]> Improve Happiness by Discovering Your Strengths https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/improve-happiness-by-discovering-your-strengths/ Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:01 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=101   It is easy to become consumed with the down side of situations and to lose site of the goodness and power within ourselves.  Nevertheless, recognizing that you have choices is a good starting point that can be truly empowering.  Even more important is discovering that you have used the power of choice before in ways...

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]]> Nutritional Considerations for Reduction of Anxiety https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/nutritional-considerations-for-reduction-of-anxiety/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:53:47 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=82 It is always best to eat WHOLE FOODS as opposed to processed foods, foods high in hydrogenated oils, or refined sugar.  However, when suffering from ANXIETY, it is even more important to monitor your nutrition because many anxiety disorders can be helped dramatically by improving nutrition and eliminating or greatly reducing the intake of certain...

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]]> The Art of Positive Thinking https://greenwoodcounselingcenter.com/the-art-of-positive-thinking/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:07:38 +0000 http://denvercounselingblog.wordpress.com/?p=72   We have all had those days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and find fault with everything for no reason at all.   The weather is not what you had hoped, nothing sounds good for breakfast, you don’t want to work, you don’t want to stay home, your spouse is...

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