LP, 10 years of experience
Here you are. You have noticed a challenge in your life. You have tried many things. You are (almost) ready to overcome this and live as a better version of yourself. You are looking for help. First of all, take time to give yourself a pat on the back. It’s not easy to know when you need help. Let’s pick up right where you are. Let’s figure out together how to set goals, make decisions, recognize barriers, stay motivated, find balance, deal with stressors, cope with losses, and accept setbacks. Let’s make sure that you embrace your identity and that you create and maintain positive relationships. Let’s do this! I am looking forward to meeting you.
You can accept and understand your current abilities and challenges, you can improve in the way you express yourself, you can grow in your ways of relating to others, you matter, you are lovable, and there is more than meets the eye…
When avoidance isn’t an option… what are you going to do with difficult feelings? We must live with and accept today the best we can. Be mindful, be present, face problems, and find ways to accept these experiences. However, what happens to us, what we think, what we feel does not completely define “self.” Commit to yourself and to choosing day to day actions that are consistent with your goals and values.
Learn calming and coping strategies. Challenge yourself to react less to things you are afraid of (for panic attacks, phobias, OCD, social anxiety, public speaking, etc) by gradually “exposing” yourself aka putting yourself in contact with some small version of this fear starting with what you can handle! Acknowledge your success in facing your fears.