Category: <span>Self-improvement</span>

Self-improvement By Joel Schmidt 0 Comments

Getting Past the Barrier of Low Motivation

One of the things I see people struggle with most is lack of motivation.  This ultimately leads to a vicious cycle of procrastination, carrying the weight of all things left undone, and guilt for putting those things off.  Whether we’re talking about exercise, staying organized/clean, keeping up with that to-do list, developing better habits, or daunting work projects, we all struggle at times to find the motivation needed to “just do it”. When we just don’t feel like it, we put it off til later.  After all, there’s always tomorrow.  The problem with this, however, is that tomorrow often turns into the next day, week, month or year. This leaves us feeling discouraged and reinforces the idea that we just don’t have what it takes to stay on top of things or to develop healthier patterns that stick. Read more

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Self-improvement • By Joel Schmidt 0 Comments

Q-TIP: Quit Taking it Personally

We all know (or have known) someone who easily loses their cool in traffic – or who might be inclined to punch someone in the face if just looked at the wrong way.  We all probably also know someone who doesn’t really seem triggered by anything.  They’re able to brush off even the harshest of dirty looks, bad drivers, and insults. Read more

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Self-improvement Therapy • • • • • • • By Joel Schmidt 0 Comments

Why we get Stuck – And Steps to Getting “Unstuck”

Are you feeling stuck?  If so, you know it’s a frustrating feeling.  Whether in the context of a relationship, a career, or the mundane routine of day-to-day life, it comes along with wanting change – or wanting more.  You might feel like you’re on the treadmill of life – moving along, but not really getting anywhere.  Other times, it feels more like facing a multi-pronged fork in the road – being faced with several options or possible decisions to make, but with no idea as to which you should choose.  The fear of picking the wrong one can lead to no action at all.  Regardless of what it is that has you stuck, feeling stuck is actually a good thing and can lead to positive change if you’re willing to do something about it.  After all, you only feel stuck because you’re at a place in your life where you know something has to be done.  Although it won’t be easy, with some reflection and readiness for change, you can get unstuck. Read more

Individual Treatment Self-improvement By Joel Schmidt 0 Comments

Getting Started with us

Are you considering starting counseling but unsure where to start?  Perhaps you’re curious about costs involved, how to schedule your first appointment, or what to expect out of the process.  We can walk you through the steps.  We are located in the Carrollwood area in Tampa and provide individual counseling services in a private, relaxed, and non-judgmental setting.  Scheduling availability is flexible. Read more

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Video: 4 Steps for Dealing with Panic

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Things to Bring up in Therapy – Even if they’re Kinda Hard to Talk about

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