Peace In Bloom Counseling

10/14/2024

Technology may have empowered us individually and connected us globally. But, by displacing everyday shared experiences, studies show it's making us lonelier—especially in affluent cultures that promote individualism and independence.

The best way to counter this trend? Engaging in activities that naturally encourage personal connection, collaboration, and shared goals. Everything from talking with strangers and listening with genuine curiosity to involvement with community groups based on shared interests or values can help us feel more connected to the world and others around us. - Lucy G, Postive Psychology

10/04/2024

As we move into this beautiful fall season, sometimes we lose track of where we are heading. The following, from Positive Pyschology guru Hugo Alberts, is a helpful reminder to develop our interntal motivation.

Success, it's been said, lies on the other side of whatever you should be doing but are avoiding. External motivators can help us in the short term, but a more sustainable approach requires intrinsic motivation.

Here are three ways to boost it when it's in short supply:
1. Create a sense of purpose by mentally framing activities to align with core personal values.
2. Induce a flow state with the right level of challenge: Simplify complex tasks by breaking them into smaller steps. Or impose a time limit to make things harder.
3. Visualize the desirable future outcome that completing an action will allow you to realize.

Each of these strategies can help you complete crucial tasks without incentives such as money or other extrinsic rewards.

Let's welcome this time of change and work to find our best selves! Have a wonderful weekend!
-Kari

09/20/2024

09/20/2024

03/05/2024

So excited about this event!

03/03/2024

Get ready for a great series next month!