First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-benefits-of-positive-thinking/ How many times have we heard the familiar phrases,” “You are what you eat” or “Look…
Avoiding Gratitude Clichés
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/avoiding-gratitude-cliches/ The fall season comes with its many clichés on its own, does it not? Pumpkin spice…
The Unseen Force of Hope
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-unseen-force-of-hope/ There is a hidden engine that drives us forward. Without it, we falter and lose momentum….
Developing Grit
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/developing-grit/ Grit. What is it? Why is it important? What does it take to develop it? According…
Finding the Courage to Change
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/finding-the-courage-to-change/ While helping struggling people, I have come to recognize that part of my work is helping…
The Gift of Grace, Part 2
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-gift-of-grace-part-2/ I don’t know about you, but there are times when I find myself getting caught up…
The Definition of Happiness
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-definition-of-happiness/ The nature of happiness, and how to obtain it, has been a debated topic for centuries….
What Increases Positivity?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/what-increases-positivity/ An optimistic attitude and our well-being (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) are intimately connected. Many studies today…
Begin With the End in Mind
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/begin-with-the-end-in-mind/ Imagine for a second you are going on a road trip. You have decided you want…
The Gift of Grace
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-gift-of-grace/ I currently find myself on a journey that is leading me to dig deeper into the…
Savoring: The art of reducing stress and increasing joy
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/savoring-the-art-of-reducing-stress-and-increasing-joy/ Recently I was with a colleague, and they said to me, “I just want to stop…
Why is Curiosity Important?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/why-is-curiosity-important/ Everyone has probably heard the familiar expression at one time or another, “Curiosity killed the cat.”…