Elia Jimenez, Ph.D.

Elia Jimenez, Ph.D. I help women in unfulfilling relationships confidently communicate their needs to reignite the spark.

Monday Motivation đŸ’ȘSunday scaries leading to Monday blues? Get your mind right and kick your week off to a good start.đŸŒ± ...
08/23/2021

Monday Motivation đŸ’Ș
Sunday scaries leading to Monday blues? Get your mind right and kick your week off to a good start.

đŸŒ± Don’t compare yourself to other people. The only one keeping score is you.
đŸŒ± Compassion conquers all... give yourself and the people around you a break.
đŸŒ± Lead with kindness, and others will follow.
đŸŒ± Practice gratitude, and shift your whole mindset.

Having trouble shaking the Monday blues? Give me a call to see if I can help.

Do you often think
 “I’d be happy if..”?I’d be happy if
..I had a significant other...I could just lose a few pounds...I...
08/19/2021

Do you often think
 “I’d be happy if..”?

I’d be happy if

..I had a significant other.
..I could just lose a few pounds.
..I got that promotion.
..I had a baby.
..I made more money.

Happiness is not a destination.

Don’t let the gift of your present pass you by for a future “if.”

You CAN go after your dreams while still finding joy in the here and now. If you're feeling stuck, maybe you're having a hard time finding joy, send me a message to see if I can help.

What brings you happiness in your life right now?

When you let go of the things you can’t control, you become even more powerful. I often repeat a mantra saying "it is no...
08/03/2021

When you let go of the things you can’t control, you become even more powerful. I often repeat a mantra saying "it is not about me and I can't do anything about it" in certain life situations. It serves me as a reminder that I can only control myself, my emotions, my reactions, my life. It leaves me with so much more space to deal with my own stuff. I encourage you to give it a try.

Let’s acknowledge the 🐘 — it’s really hard to open up to someone you don’t know well!Will you be judged if you’re honest...
07/27/2021

Let’s acknowledge the 🐘 — it’s really hard to open up to someone you don’t know well!

Will you be judged if you’re honest? Will you feel pressure to censor yourself? Will your therapist tell you something is hopelessly wrong with you?

The answer to all of this is a resounding NO!

We mean it when we say we don’t judge, and we’re here to help!

DM or call us to set up a session, or to learn more about how therapy can support you.

"Feelings are much like waves: we can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf."—Jonatan MĂ„rtensson
07/24/2021

"Feelings are much like waves: we can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf."
—Jonatan MĂ„rtensson

There’s no shame in being a procrastinator! But there are ways to get moving on things you’ve put off. Here are a few ti...
07/20/2021

There’s no shame in being a procrastinator! But there are ways to get moving on things you’ve put off. Here are a few tips:

✔ Make a to-do list of really simple tasks that don’t give you anxiety. Get the easiest one done first thing in the morning, and relish the feeling of crossing it off your list.
✔ Break up bigger goals (like being tidier) into smaller tasks, and break those smaller tasks into even smaller increments. For example, doing whatever dishes you can in the span of your favorite song, or putting away clothes during a commercial break.
✔ Connect with a friend who can hold you accountable, and return the favor by holding them accountable to their goals with weekly or daily check-ins.
✔ Don’t beat yourself up. There will be slip ups, and that’s ok! Dust yourself off and try again.

Give more meaningful compliments.I was thinking about the best compliment I’ve ever gotten, you would never guess what i...
07/16/2021

Give more meaningful compliments.

I was thinking about the best compliment I’ve ever gotten, you would never guess what it was. In some ways, it actually led me to my career.

It made me stop and think about how thoughtful compliments can affect the way people feel and see themselves and impact them in ways we don’t even know.

What’s the best compliment you’ve ever gotten?

That feeling when a client has a breakthrough.
07/16/2021

That feeling when a client has a breakthrough.

I feel so blessed to work with clients who inspire me every single day. Thank you for letting me be a part of all the pr...
07/15/2021

I feel so blessed to work with clients who inspire me every single day. Thank you for letting me be a part of all the progress and the setbacks. 🙏

Your feelings are valid. No one has the right to tell you how to feel, how not to feel, or how much you should feel.Reme...
07/14/2021

Your feelings are valid. No one has the right to tell you how to feel, how not to feel, or how much you should feel.

Remember that the next time someone tries to dismiss your emotions.

Me after 15 months of not being around people...
07/13/2021

Me after 15 months of not being around people...

A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. Before you spiral, remember that you’ve gotten through bad days before, and you’ll ge...
07/10/2021

A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. Before you spiral, remember that you’ve gotten through bad days before, and you’ll get through this one, too!

You think you’ve expressed your point and the other person thinks they understand what you’re saying, but in the end, bo...
07/07/2021

You think you’ve expressed your point and the other person thinks they understand what you’re saying, but in the end, both of you could walk away interpreting the conversation in totally different ways.

The better you’re able to communicate and listen, the more potential you have to really connect with people. There are ways to improve your communication skills and it does require practice, so let’s make it a purpose to begin now.

Summer detox*Wean out the toxic people/social media accounts that leave you feeling anxious or angry.*Turn off your soci...
07/03/2021

Summer detox
*Wean out the toxic people/social media accounts that leave you feeling anxious or angry.

*Turn off your social media notifications.

*Make it a point not to look at your phone 1 hour before bed, and 1 hour after you wake up.

*Spend less time checking in with friends on social media, and more time doing it over IRL or phone conversation.

We detox our bodies, but let’s not forget to detox our minds.

There’s so much anger and hate in the world and it can make you feel incredibly helpless. What can you do?Start by inter...
07/01/2021

There’s so much anger and hate in the world and it can make you feel incredibly helpless. What can you do?

Start by internalizing this statement: Your truth is not everyone else’s truth.

Be open to hearing about other people’s experiences and accepting them, even when they differ from your own. This is how you build empathy, and empathy is how we all build a better world.

Real talk: Do you feel guilty when you prioritize yourself? Do you feel like you’re being selfish? That maybe you don’t ...
06/29/2021

Real talk: Do you feel guilty when you prioritize yourself? Do you feel like you’re being selfish? That maybe you don’t deserve it?

Here’s a reminder that you not only deserve it, but you NEED it. How can you be there for anyone else if you’re not fully charged up?

Consider this your permission slip to put yourself first. If you want to talk about strategies for self-care, call or DM me.

What day of the week do you plan to practice self care?

When I first opened my practice, I knew I wanted to give my clients what they really needed. That is still true today. I...
06/24/2021

When I first opened my practice, I knew I wanted to give my clients what they really needed. That is still true today. I am confidant about the work that I will do and the emotional journey I will walk my clients through. I'm also confident about the sense of peace, calm and reassurance they will feel after.

If you’re at a place where you think therapy may benefit you, I really encourage you to reach out. I know it can be nerve wracking, I mean, opening up and facing things you might not want to is not easy. But, you'll be so happy you did.

Call it a bucket list, call it a someday list -- whatever you call it, let’s make a list of your big dreams!What have yo...
06/22/2021

Call it a bucket list, call it a someday list -- whatever you call it, let’s make a list of your big dreams!

What have you always wanted to do? A big trip; a new sport (surfing, anyone?); something wildly thrilling; a tattoo; a totally new hairstyle; learning a different language; connecting with a friend you haven’t spoken to since high school?

Whatever it is, write it down!

Once you’ve made your list, go through it and determine what one thing you can accomplish this year.

Just putting this list together can bring you joy (and a few hours of daydreaming, which, tbh, is so much fun)!

Let’s commit to making one of your dreams come true
 one step towards the life you’ve always wanted to live.

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