#newyearnewme The #newyearnewme tagline was more abundant than ever over the past few weeks. The harsh reality is that only 8% of the people who make resolutions will keep them with almost 40% failing prior to the first month. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/eb327/entry_7858/ Why Are Resolutions So Hard To Keep? With statistics so bleak, one might wonder why […]
Making a difference
You’ve probably heard ‘The Starfish Story’ before. You know, the one where a small child is picking up beached starfish and tossing them back into the ocean after a storm. An elderly passerby tell the child that there are so many starfish and she can’t possibly be making a difference to all of them. The […]
If you never feel like quitting, it’s too easy
I took my nine year old son to the driving range early this morning. He was excited to try out his new clubs. He’s been golfing for a few years now and had outgrown his first set. His expectation was that these shiny, red clubs would be a breeze to use and he was eager […]
Can I change? 5 tips for success in therapy
That’s the most common question I’m asked by those inquiring about counseling. The short answer is, “yes.” The “how” is where it gets a bit trickier. Change 101 According to Prochaska’s Stages of Change Model, there are 6 stages of behavior change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse. Counseling typically begins in late contemplation and/or […]