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.
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