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Fearless Counseling "To escape fear; you have to go through it not around"
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With daylight savings time around the corner (November 5th) it is super important we prepare ourselves mentally! Roughly...
10/27/2023

With daylight savings time around the corner (November 5th) it is super important we prepare ourselves mentally!

Roughly 5% of adults in the U.S suffer from seasonal affective disorder according to the APA. In my time as a therapist, I have noticed that typically during this time of year a lot of clients I see are somewhat effected by the changing months.

BUT there is hope! There are so many great tools & tips to help prepare and be proactive regarding our mental health. If you know this is something you struggle with, it is your responsibility to prepare!

Your gentle reminder to pause and take a breath. Happy Sunday 🤍
01/08/2023

Your gentle reminder to pause and take a breath. Happy Sunday 🤍

This time of year there are so many posts and just conversations about "starting new" and creating habits that we plan o...
01/03/2023

This time of year there are so many posts and just conversations about "starting new" and creating habits that we plan on carrying us for the remainder of the year.

Mental wellness is something we should be practicing daily. Whether that is making yourself drink a gallon of water a day, starting therapy, or just going outside for 10 minutes a day. Whatever your goals are this year, pause and find out where you can pour into yourself and be kinder. ❤️

The idea of starting therapy can truly be terrifying, I mean you are being 100% vulnerable with a professional you just ...
12/28/2022

The idea of starting therapy can truly be terrifying, I mean you are being 100% vulnerable with a professional you just met. BUT it is so important to remember, that growth and healing happen when we are the most uncomfortable. To escape fear; you have to go through it not around.

When we trust ourselves to survive our mistakes, to learn from them, we put in the corrections that will affect our future actions. We feel less fearful since we have established greater trust in ourselves that we can handle the failures and disappointments that occur in all well-lived lives.

2023 is the year to pour into yourself and face those fears, but you don't have to do it alone.

Even Zendaya gets it! Start the new year off working on YOU👏🏽
12/08/2022

Even Zendaya gets it! Start the new year off working on YOU👏🏽

As we enter the winter season, remember that this time of year is hard for a lot of people. Pause and pour into yourself...
12/05/2022

As we enter the winter season, remember that this time of year is hard for a lot of people. Pause and pour into yourself this season. Sometimes it’s as simple as reminding yourself that you are human, and you are doing the absolute best you can in that moment.

10/26/2022
a gentle reminder there are things YOU can be doing to help make things in your life a little easier. Setting up these s...
10/19/2022

a gentle reminder there are things YOU can be doing to help make things in your life a little easier. Setting up these simple boundaries, routines, and coping skills can make more of a difference than you may think! No.. this isn't going to fix every problem but it is a great place to start!

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. It is how you and your partner decide to work through these disagreements/ a...
10/11/2022

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. It is how you and your partner decide to work through these disagreements/ arguments that really matters. These are three steps I encourage my couples in couples counseling to incorporate as well as in myself in my personal life. Taking the time to pause and apply these steps allows us to calm down, collect ourselves, and show up in a way our partner needs and even deserves. Are you ready to try this?

Hey Kansas City area, I have some exciting news! I am now opening my books to new clients. I am offering a free 15 min c...
10/06/2022

Hey Kansas City area, I have some exciting news! I am now opening my books to new clients.

I am offering a free 15 min consultation till the end of the month. I would love see if I am the therapist for you!! 🤍

Replenish. Empathy. Focus. These are the first three words that jumped out at me. We did it- we survived our first week ...
08/07/2022

Replenish. Empathy. Focus. These are the first three words that jumped out at me.

We did it- we survived our first week into the new month. August is a time to reset and allow us that time to refocus and get back on track.

What three did you get???

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Yesterday, we learned all about porous boundaries are. Which are boundaries that lead to unhealthy closeness (enmeshment...
08/04/2022

Yesterday, we learned all about porous boundaries are. Which are boundaries that lead to unhealthy closeness (enmeshment).

Today, we are learning all about rigid. Rigid boundaries are meant to build distance. This typically roots to from a fear of vulnerability or a history of being taken advantage of. People with rigid boundaries do not allow exceptions to their stringent rules even if at times it would be healthy for them to do so.

Examples of rigid boundary setting..

-someone with rigid boundaries may say "i will never loan money" and they will never stray from this, even if a friend may be in a crisis.

- saying no harshly as a way to discourage or scare people from asking you in the future.

-having a rule that you will never watch your sister's kid.

does any of this sound familiar?

Alright, be honest with yourself..Does any of this sound like you??There are actually 3 levels of Boundaries. Porous, ri...
08/03/2022

Alright, be honest with yourself..Does any of this sound like you??

There are actually 3 levels of Boundaries. Porous, rigid, and healthy.

Porous boundaries are weak or poorly expressed and are unintentionally harmful. They lead to feeling depleted, overextending yourself (burnout), depression, anxiety, and unhealthy relationship dynamics.

examples of this...

- saying yes to things you don't want to do.

- tolerating your boss, friend, or partner mistreating you

- oversharing in group settings, etc.

Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships. Expectations in rel...
07/20/2022

Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships. Expectations in relationships help you stay mentally and emotionally well. Learning to say no and when to say yes is actually an essential part of feeling comfortable enough to interact with others.

Over the last couple years I have started to put some things together. I have realized that poor self-care, feelings of being overwhelmed, resentment, avoidance, and other mental health issues are common presentations of boundary issues.

did you resonate with any of those 6 options? if so chances are you are struggling with some sort of boundary issue. Creating healthy boundaries leads to us feeling safe, loved, calm, and respected. It is an indication of how you allow others to show up for you and how you show up for others.

If you find yourself struggling, please know you are not the only one. There are real ways to tackle this and I can't wait to show you how over the next couple weeks.

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Every single person benefits from going to therapy. You don’t even need a “reason” other than that fact you want to star...
07/06/2022

Every single person benefits from going to therapy. You don’t even need a “reason” other than that fact you want to start pouring into you. Maybe this is your sign to make that first appointment 👏🏽

Do not let comparison win. Not today 👏🏽
07/05/2022

Do not let comparison win. Not today 👏🏽

The topic of burnout is a conversation that is not new to us. With this weekend being a holiday, I wanted to make to pau...
07/02/2022

The topic of burnout is a conversation that is not new to us. With this weekend being a holiday, I wanted to make to pause and give some practical steps for those who may find themselves in a “funk” or experiencing burnout in their own lives. Most of the conversation around burnout today is grounded in overworking. The belief is that when we work too hard or too much, we burn out. I believe we can burnout can happen in more than one area in our lives. It does not always have to be regarding work. Burnout syndrome comes from more than the hours we put in. It has a lot more to do with overworking our minds and the things we tell ourselves to fuel that work.

What is burn out?
Basically, burnout is when you reach your limit in your current state of life.

Burnout Warning Signs: 

· Lack of motivation to complete tasks
· Frequent feeling of overwhelm
· Poor focus throughout the day
· Failure to meet goals, or you are setting unrealistic goals
· Completed work is unsatisfying
· You find it difficult to complete full projects
· You’re too busy to find the time for the activities or people you love
· Feeling of unhappiness or negative thoughts
· Brain feels fried at the end of every day
· Constant feeling of stress and lack of productivity

How can we fix this?

Sleep.
You can’t recover from burn out without sleep. When I say sleep, I mean quality rest every night. I know that stress can either make you want to sleep too much, or interrupt your sleep to where you’re not getting enough.

Self care.
You cannot pour into others well unless you are poured into. Take time this weekend to unplug, and truly do something that makes YOU happy. (going for a walk, going shopping, cleaning a room in the house, reading a new book, the ideas are endless!)

Boundaries.
We must set boundaries in all parts of life. personal boundaries are vital in order for us to thrive and be in healthy relationships. Having them in place allows us to communicate our needs and desires clearly and succinctly without fear of repercussions. It is also used to set limits so that others don't take advantage of us or are allowed to hurt us. Think about where in your life you may need to set a boundary.

Plan.
Although burnout may not be fixed right away, taking these first steps is the start to turning this around. Sit down before the start of next week. Create a schedule/ routine that you will used for that particular week. You know what you need to have a successful week, so why not make it happen? Plan breaks throughout your days and set time aside for you. BUT be gracious towards yourself if you do not meet it every day.

There is hundreds of different ways to tackle the symptoms of burnout. This holiday weekend is a great time to pause and reset ourselves. Have a safe weekend ❤

Additional resources:
https://www.ted.com/playlists/245/talks_for_when_you_feel_totall

meditation apps (calm, insight timer, simple habit, etc).



Hello ✨First and foremost let me introduce myself, My name is Sierra Lyons & this is the Fearless Counseling facebook pa...
06/28/2022

Hello ✨First and foremost let me introduce myself, My name is Sierra Lyons & this is the Fearless Counseling page opening here in downtown KC.

So, Why fearless counseling?

Fearlessness is not an absence of fear; it is being committed to something bigger than the fear. Fear is normal. Fear is not the enemy. We can’t get rid of fear; even if we could it would NOT be a good thing to do. Fear can alert us to possible dangers. Cultivating fearlessness does not mean that we no longer have fear, but that we have moved from fearing fear and avoiding anything that activates it, By accepting the inevitability of fear, we learn to appreciate its value. Fearlessness is the state of being in which we are aware of fear yet not controlled by it.

When we trust ourselves to survive our mistakes, to learn from them, we put in the corrections that will affect our future actions. We feel less fearful since we have established greater trust in ourselves that we can handle the failures and disappointments that occur in all well-lived lives. Trying to avoid discomfort weakens us and makes us more fearful. Reawakening the curiosity that we had as children helps us know fear intimately. As we become familiar with fear, we come to be less averse to it and see it as an intrinsic aspect of the process of coming to terms with our deeper values.

I’m so excited to begin this journey with each and everyone of you. I hope this is a page that inspires you, maybe even that first push into going to therapy, or just a page you can come back to when you may not have a therapist available to you. 💗

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