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How to manage work stress
Most of the people I work with in my practice have come in at some point with high levels of stress. They are experiencing the kind of stress that makes it hard to sleep at night, that causes them to have trouble focusing, or to feel agitated and short tempered with people they love. It is the kind of stress that makes them question what is wrong with their lives, but then feel too exhausted to do anything about it.
Get unstuck - Learn to reach your goals
Life can be a very sticky affair. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and feel ambivalent about changing. Take, for example, something as simple as exercising. How many times have you told yourself that you are going to start working out, and then proceeded to do a hundred other activities, but not a single one of them involved exercise?
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
I was reading a beautifully crafted essay written by one of my friends and felt simultaneously thrilled by the brilliant analysis and beautiful prose, but I also felt a little pang of jealously at the ease with which he could produce such incredible work. Even if I painstakingly edited 100 drafts of my writing, I would never come close to his talent.
How to choose a therapist
I often get asked by people who know me personally how they can find the best therapist for them. The strength of the therapeutic relationship will have a major impact on the success of your therapy. If you and the therapist don't have very good rapport, it can feel kind of like going on a bad date. It just won't click. But that does not mean you give up on therapy, or dating for that matter, it probably just means they were not the right person for you. So, how can you choose the right therapist?
Letting go of bitterness : Lessons from Maya Angelou
The great Dr. Maya Angelou passed away recently. Though her passing is a loss to all of us, I am thankful we have such a large body of written work and interviews so that we can glean from her life experiences, her mistakes, and her wisdom. Dr. Angelou speaks with a fluid elegance and authority that makes people stop and listen. It was riveting to watch her interview with Dave Chappelle from the Sundance show Iconoclasts.
Initiating sex: Why it matters & what does it mean to your partner?
Do you and your partner fight about who should initiate sex? It can be unnerving to initiate sex. You may fear being rejected. However, initiating can be a concrete way to show your partner you love and desire them. If you and your partner are having problems, our caring Houston couples therapists and marriage therapists can help! Call our Texas office today to schedule a free consultation at 713-565-0922.
The secret to feeling loved, connected and supported
The title of this post may sound very dramatic, but I think it is important to get the word out. If you are feeling lonely, left out, unimportant, or even ashamed, there is way you can change all of that. This change, however, will come at a cost.