by Karen Thacker | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Self care is a critical practice most of us long to enact but few of us have the time…at least that’s what we say. Reality is, you actually don’t have the time not to use self care. Without self care, you sabotage and run yourself into the ground. Self care is something you do that restores you physically, mentally and spiritually. Not all self care activities address all areas of need, but some do. Not to be missed are the basics like adequate rest, nourishing food, basic hygiene, shelter, clothing and exercise. Once those are met, it’s important to add in at least a few minutes a day of additional self care. Think through activities that you enjoy, that relax you, that fill you up. Write them down and keep a running list. That way, when you’re not sure what to do you can look at what you have already discovered.
To learn more, check out the Journey Forward Workbook. Another option is the Journey Forward Workbook Video Series designed for those who prefer an audio/visual presentation of the information in the Workbook. It will be available very soon. If you want to get on my email list and find out as soon as it’s available click the “Sign Up Now’ button.
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by Karen Thacker | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
When we are willing to take the time to process through our emotions and thoughts, we give ourselves a gift. It’s the gift of time before reacting. So often we react instantaneously without slowing down and thinking through what’s going on within ourselves. The very first step in processing thoughts and emotions is from Tip #1: Awareness. You have to know what you are feeling and thinking in order to process them.
The process is fairly basic. Identify your thoughts and emotions. Understand how they are connected. Put your thoughts through the fact-checker filter. If it’s not based on fact and is a created story, it’s generally best to let go of the thought. If the thought is based in truth and reality, allow yourself to feel the accompanying emotion for a time. Find out where you have some responsibility or power regarding the situation and take appropriate action (keep it healthy, legal and wise!). If there’s not much you can do, enact self care (again, keep it healthy, legal and wise!).
To learn more, check out the Journey Forward Workbook. Another option is the Journey Forward Workbook Video Series designed for those who prefer an audio/visual presentation of the information in the Workbook. It will be available very soon on my website: Journey Forward for Life. If you want to get on my email list and find out as soon as it’s available click the “Sign Up Now’ button.
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by currantdesignsllc | Aug 24, 2017 | Healing, Self-Help
I’ve realized that my post about joining the staff at the Concordia University Irvine Townsend Institute may have led some to believe I am moving and closing up my private practice. I am only adding a responsibility, not reducing others. I will continue to work with couples and individuals through my counseling practice, Journey Forward in lovely Lafayette, CO. I will continue to work with couples as a Smalley Intensive Marriage Coach, I will continue to write my blog and books.
Within the book realm, I’m eagerly awaiting the final piece of artwork for my current project: The Journey Forward Workbook: Daily Steps to Achieve Emotional Balance, Healthier Relationships and a Life You Can Love. It’s a coloring book/workbook that breaks down the basics: awareness, processing thoughts and emotions, creating new neural pathways, self care, boundaries.. I’m super excited about this project and can’t wait to get it published and into your hands!
For those of you who wondered about what I am doing, that’s it 🙂
by currantdesignsllc | Apr 24, 2017 | Growth
By Kaiulani Paulus
Hello! For those of you who read my blog to see what’s happening in my life, all is well. I have been ultra busy with clients, Marriage Intensives, Outrageous Freedom (a women’s group I am co-leading), visitors, a bit of traveling and working on a project very near and dear to my heart. I will let you know more about this project in the weeks to come but for now I will simply include a piece of the artwork (courtesy of my uber talented sister, Kai) which can be found in the pages of my project. 🙂
Cheering you on in your journey!
Karen
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