Finding Peace in a Busy World: 7 Practical Ways to Reduce Daily Stress
Introduction Modern life moves fast. Between work, family responsibilities, social commitments, and the constant stream of notifications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While occasional stress is a natural part of life, ongoing stress can affect both your emotional and physical well-being. The good news is that small, intentional habits can make a meaningful difference. 1. […]
Should I use insurance to pay for therapy services?
You pay a lot for insurance so you want to use the benefits, right? That makes sense. However, there are a few things you should know before using insurance to pay for therapy. 1. By using insurance to pay for therapy you are giving your insurance company access to your records. It is in the […]
The Importance of Self-Compassion During Life’s Challenges
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Unexpected changes, personal setbacks, relationship struggles, or major life transitions can leave us feeling frustrated and discouraged. During these moments, many people become their own harshest critics, believing they should always have the right answers or be able to handle everything on their own. At Conscious Living Counseling, […]
The Mental Benefits of Creating Healthy Daily Routines
Life can often feel unpredictable. Between work, family responsibilities, and unexpected challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when each day seems to bring something new. While we can’t always control what happens around us, we can create routines that provide stability and support our emotional well-being. At Conscious Living Counseling, we often encourage clients to […]
Here’s a few quick ways to manage stress
If you are experiencing stress and can’t make any big changes right now to address it (i.e. quit your job, tell your 5 year old to move out), here are some down and dirty ways to lessen the stress. First, make a short list of things about which you are appreciative today. This shifts you […]
What is wrong with me?
Nothing is wrong with you. You, like the rest of us, might be experiencing duality. Duality is an offshoot of the word dual, meaning “consisting of two parts or elements.” For example, Spring has arrived. With it comes birth, renewal, and regeneration. In some areas of the country the weather has improved and people have […]
How do I take care of myself?
What does this even mean? I get up, go to work, pay my bills, eat my meals, and sometimes if I am on a roll I even exercise. What more do I have to do???? Yes, those things do fall into the category of self-care but they are the mandatory, keep a roof-over-your-head kind of […]
My Child is Hitting Me. What do I do?
I was teaching a parenting class yesterday and a couple was brave enough to share that their teenager hits them when he is upset. They feel powerless in the situation because they don’t want to hurt him or be arrested for violence, and when they try to talk with him he escalates to violence. As […]
Am I suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or Depression?
Is it Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or just depression? Trick question. Seasonal effective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that normally starts at the beginning of Fall and lasts through the Winter season. There is also a type of SAD that impacts people in Spring and Summer but this is less frequently experienced. SAD […]
Is this relationship right for me? Insights from a Torrance therapist
How do you know if this relationship is right for you? Try this exercise to tune in to the answer. Find a quiet place. Be still. Take a few deep breaths and try to clear your mind. In the silence ask yourself, “Is this person for me?” Pay close attention to the feeling in your […]