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N+O

How can two simple letters like N and O come together and be so intimidating?

June 17, 2019 by Gulfside Counseling

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I know a lot of therapists aren’t into resolutions — and I get it. They can be too extreme and often a set up for quick failure in the New Year. . . . #humblebrag time, I’ve actually had some success with them the last few years 🤷🏾‍♀️— I like to focus my resolutions on finding time for the little things, like hobbies that have fallen to the wayside. If it’s fun AND realistic, resolutions can be exciting and easier to follow through with 🤩 . . . Are you wondering why I’m still talking about resolutions now?? It’s because it’s STILL January 😂 the L O N G E S T month ever 🗓 One of my resolutions for 2020 is to get more consistent with reading for pleasure. I read a lot for work, like reviewing books before I recommend them, but not really for me ☹️. I managed to sneak two in last year — TWO, that’s it and it was on vacation. I’m hoping for one a month, but my actually goal is 8 total because it seems more attainable, especially compared to last years performance 🥴 . . . Soooo Insta fam, all that to say, what are some MUST reads? It’s been a while since I’ve read any of the best sellers, are there some that have been worth it?? Help a girl out pls 🙏🏾 📚

Spent my morning at a Women’s Wellness Conference 💚 I’m feeling super grateful for the opportunity to talk to so many people about mental health care in the community. To any of my new followers, W E L C O M E , I’m glad you’re here!

Christmas Eve Thoughts 💭. . . “When you go out into the woods, and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. . . The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘You are too this, or I’m too this.’ That judgment mind comes in. And so I practice turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are.” - Ram Dass . . . When you’re hanging out with loved ones tonight and tomorrow, and if you happen to feel yourself getting bent out of shape, take a look around and remember, we are all just a bunch of crooked trees. Appreciate what you can, and if you really can’t, give yourself permission to take a break, go for a walk outside and hang out for a bit with the real twisted trees that can’t run their big mouths 😂 🎄✌🏾. . . . Merry Christmas Eve Instagram! ❤️