The 3-2-1…Go blog
A blog about all things therapy
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.