Yvonne Raczkowski Counselling and Assessment Services
989 Young Ave B3H 2V9 Halifax, NS, Canada

It is OK and necessary, when we are feeling overwhelmed and out of our depth, to take some time to anchor ourselves and remind ourselves who we are and what we want to stand for. Not to run away but to become centred with our values and goals. Hope you have a great weekend.

I think this is so true, being authentic in our relationships, means being the person you need and want to be. I would replace authentic, by living by your values... but it is all the same. What do you think?

Detaching from triggers, and realizing the body has muscle memory that controls our present state helps us move on with our lives. Challenging our automatic responses, with mindfulness of what is happening, and planning to live in the present, moving towards our goals is how we change the trauma cycle. This is such exciting work for me to do with clients, I feel blessed to be able to help people through this.

Being present with the beauty that life holds, is the best balm to the chaos around us. Take a few deep breaths, and enjoy what you senses give you. We really only have the present moment, if that is good, we are good, and safe. Have faith that you have the inner resources to make the next moment good as well. Plan for the future, but live in the present. I am enjoying my quiet home and a great cup of coffee. How about you. Best Wishes Yvonnne

This has been a theme this week in my counselling. Life does not always unfold as we planned, but plan B is sometimes better, or good enough for joy! Thrive where you grow!