In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for a picture-perfect holiday, much like Martha in the well-known Biblical story. At Grace Christian Counseling, we understand the pressure many feel to create the perfect Christmas experience. But let’s pause and reflect on the lesson from…
Do things at your own pace; life’s not a competition The pervasive feeling that life is a race or a competition we must constantly ‘win’ by staying ahead in our careers, social circles, and personal milestones can have profound impacts on our mental health. It generates a chronic sense of anxiety and inadequacy. We become…
The biggest benefit of individualized counseling is that it focuses on the unique needs, concerns, and experiences of the individual seeking therapy. It is one of the few places you are expected to think only of yourself without having to worry about anyone else. This is the safe place that you get to vent, feel,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Survival is often overly celebrated in our society today. We belt out top hit songs written by Gloria Gaynor, Destiny’s Child, Biggie Smalls, Reba McEntire, Tom Petty, Elton John, Eminem, etc. that resonate with things we’ve overcome. We pour money into movies that communicate successes over life struggles such as Bambi, the Lion King, Cast…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thriving Over Striving Part 2 of 2 Do you have favorite people you follow on social media whom you have never met? If so, why are you following them? Are they posting or blogging about the struggles they are facing or are they sharing only the good? Does their energy bring you down or…