The 3-2-1…Go blog
A blog about all things therapy
DESTRESS & TAKE BOLD ACTION: 2 Countdown Tools
2 Tools:
5-4-3-2-1-GO! for bold action
5-4-3-2-1-GROUND to center, de-stress and find calm.
Effective, easy, and immediate.
Here’s how to use them, and links to deeper dives if you’d like.
Two 2 minute Rules: Start Big Tasks, Knock Out Tiny Ones
The two “2-minute Rules”.
Two of the easiest and most helpful tools
Here’s how to use them, and links to deeper dives if you’d like.
Break Through Those Dreaded Plateaus
People quit easily today—including you and me.
Most worthwhile pursuits come with those dreaded plateaus: times where you just do not feel it or have the motivation.
Here are some tips on breaking through that wall. I hope they are helpful!
LIve Fully Today: FLAVOR & SAVOR YOUR ACTIONS WITH VALUES
Live Fully Today: Flavor and Savor Your Values
Lets sprinkle in some values-based action!
My friends,
Focus on what matters: live out your values in small, tangible actions today!
Remember The Bigger Story
Sometimes acceptance is the bitterest pill to swallow. At these times remember the bigger story:
Values, God’s Goodness, the Better Angels of Your Own Nature
Willingness Leads to Action
Starting to act is often the hardest part.
At these times, remember:
WILLINGNESS leads to action.
Prime the Pump: Action First, Then Comes Motivation
Dilemma:
Lacking Motivation? Never fear!
ANSWER:
Take actions and the feelings will come around.
Action-> Motivation
connect socially: learn The Chinese Basketball association (CBA) Approach
Curious, Believe the best, Add value.
REMEMBER THESE 3 HELPFUL SOCIAL PROMPTS
— They are game changers when applied to your relationships.
Agency & Gratitude: mental health & Faith cornerstones
Mental health is all about approaching life through the lens of AGENCY and GRATITUDE. Empowerment and humility are how we act out AGENCY and GRATITUDE.
It’s amazing how well cutting-edge neurobiology and psychology align with the Christian worldview and understanding of self.
AM and PM Rituals to Start up, Wind Down, and Win the Day:
AM and PM Rituals take up a fraction of your day (4%) yet largely determine the quality of most of your day (64%). By using rituals, the mundane actions essential in creating an amazing day can be done joyfully, consistently, and –over time– habitually (easily, and automatically).
All that matters in life DEPENDS ON this one small thing: pay attention
Do you want a life filled with love, meaning, deep relationships, flow, growth, and mastery? Practice paying attention.
How to Not “Love” What You “Love”: Calling Out The Shame Cycle
Feeling futile and getting caught in a downward spiral of shame? You’re far from alone! Here’s some hope and perspective for conquering the shame cycle.