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Dr. Lynn Jacobson, 466 E HIGH Street, Lexington, KY (2025)

10/15/2022

This is a great working definition of happiness :)

Positive emotions + Engagement + Meaning = Happiness

Need help with this equation? Call me.
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10/14/2022

Is this the look on your face that you get when you consider trying to set boundaries and ending your people-pleasing ways?

I get it.

Often, when I talk to patients about boundaries, they don't know where they would even start.

The good news? I just wrote a blog article about how to stop people-pleasing.

The bad news? I can't post the whole article here.

However, I can tell you that one of my suggestions when it comes to setting boundaries is to first understand where your boundaries might be getting pushed or crashed.

Try making a list of the things you do that make you feel uncomfortable or used, and rank them in order of significance with the most uncomfortable items on top.

Then start trying to plan ways to eliminate or minimize the top three things on this list.

Maybe this means that you don’t drive the carpool every day or that you don’t organize the work holiday dinner anymore.

Since I'm reaching my character limit for this post, head up to my blog (bit.ly/drljblog) to read more about this!
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10/12/2022

😳Do you have to explain away your partner’s behavior to your friends and family, even though you know deep down there’s no justification for the way he acts?

😳Do you avoid telling your friends the WHOLE truth about your boyfriend because you know they’ll think badly of him OR tell you you should dump him?

😳Or is your husband rude and disrespectful to you in front of your friends and family but you chalk it up to him being in a bad mood?

You’re definitely not alone in justifying or hiding your partner’s bad behavior.

Many of us have been there before.

Particularly if we’re the caregiving/accommodating/peacemaking type.

But ultimately you don’t want to just pretend that your relationship is OK.

You want your REAL relationship to be OK.

And it feels yucky to hide big parts of your relationship from your friends… like you’re not being authentic.

At the end of the end of the day, you just want a relationship in which you feel safe, honored, and respected.

One that doesn’t feel like a Jekyll-Hyde type of thing.

Guess what? That’s totally possible.

In 1:1 therapy with me, we:
-- discover what’s keeping you stuck in the pattern of justifying poor treatment
-- figure out what YOU need in the relationship
-- build your self-esteem so that you believe you deserve to be treated with care
AND more.

👉Now is the time to focus on yourself and get honest about the ways you ignore your needs in your relationship. The first step is to call me and book a free consult. Your future self will thank you. 👈

10/10/2022

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so I wanted to share a few statistics with you from NAMI that you may or may not already know.

- 1 in 5 adults experienced mental illness in 2020
- Less than half of adults with mental illness received treatment in 2020
- Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-14
- People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing serious medical problems

While the numbers seem to be high (and on the increase), it's also important to note that there is hope.

We have effective treatments.

Counseling and medication treatment have both been found to be effecitve in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Typically, the combination of both is even better, but even one on its own is better than no treatment at all.

Check in on your own and your loved ones' mental health today.

For people who need confidential support, the NAMI help line is available (head to )

And, as always, the National Su***de Prevention lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.

10/06/2022

Can I just say it? I love getting feedback like this - and from someone who’s only worked with me for a few weeks…

“I just love our sessions, and I learn so much every time we meet.”
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I love my work ❤️
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PS. For more information on how you can become my next super-satisfied patient, head to my bio and tap my phone # to call me today!

10/03/2022

Every damn day 😂

09/30/2022

I posted a few days ago about how “mistakes” can actually just be viewed as “lessons.” Hopefully you let that marinate for a little while ;)

That being said, sometimes my patients have a difficult time not reliving their past and not beating themselves up for choices they have made. They can’t stop thinking that they’ve made major “mistakes.”

If this is you, don’t worry–you’re not alone. And there are ways to overcome this habit.

In my most recent blog post, I explored some practical tips for breaking free from this destructive habit.

First, you gotta acknowledge the feelings associated with whatever you’re telling yourself was a “mistake.”

I know, I know… feeling your feelings suuuucks… but stay with me.

Reliving your past decisions typically comes with feelings of shame, guilt, regret, and anger. These intense emotions can be difficult to manage and process. Try to be as specific as possible when identifying your feelings.

For example, instead of just saying “I feel bad,” try to identify the particular emotions you’re experiencing, such as “I feel guilty, ashamed, and embarrassed.” Allow yourself to experience these emotions without judgment or criticism.

Then… get curious and ask your mind some questions. For example, what specific thoughts are creating feelings of shame? Maybe you stayed in a toxic relationship for years, and now that you've left, you feel ashamed that you stayed as long as you did. The thoughts underlying shame might be: I was stupid to stay that long, I should have known better, I look stupid for tolerating abuse for so long.

As you can see, it makes complete sense why you'd feel ashamed if the thoughts above form the narrative running through your mind. Try to understand this key connection between your "story" and how you feel.
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The next steps are in my blog post, so run (don’t walk!) to https://bit.ly/drljblog and read the REST of the article.
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09/28/2022

Worried about all the mistakes you’ve made in life?

Beating yourself up for all the WRONG choices you’ve made?

Well, let me help you with that.

First of all, let me suggest that there are no 👏 such 👏 things 👏 as 👏"mistakes. " Only lessons.

Read that again.

Taking a job that feels unsatisfying or even torturous does not have to be viewed as a mistake - it can be a lesson that we want something different for our lives.

Or dating someone who turns out to be a bad fit for us? Not a mistake. It is teaching us what or who would be a better fit.

That being said, sometimes my patients have a difficult time NOT reliving their past and not beating themselves up for things that happened.

If this is you, don’t worry–you’re not alone. And there are ways to overcome this habit.

I’ll be posting more about this later this week, but if you just can’t wait to get started, hit the message button in my profile to give me a call today and hear how I can help.
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09/21/2022

Today on the bloggity blog, I posted an article about

HOW TO AVOID LOSING YOURSELF IN A RELATIONSHIP

A lot of the women I see are delightfully giving and caring humans, which makes them amazing partners. But sometimes they throw themselves so entirely into their relationships that they forget who they even are anymore.

In this post, I'm sharing a couple of warning signs to be on the lookout for to see if this losing-yourself-in-a-relationship thing applies to you.

Stay on the alert for these common symptoms:

1. Neglecting friends and family. This is one of the most common and obvious signs. Have you given up your friends and family just because you're with a new partner? Not meeting the ladies for brunch anymore? Too busy to catch up with your sister because you'd rather be with your boo? Could be an indicator that you're too dialed into your relationship.

2. Not doing your job. Too distracted to meet deadlines and participate in meetings? Thinking a lot about your partner or texting them when you should be working? This could also be a sign of losing yourself.

I have TWO other warning signs to look for... click here (bit.ly/drljblog) to keep reading and see if any of these symptoms sound like you.
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09/14/2022

Enjoy the ride! (Gus sure is)

Stop wishing away the time and really be present while you deal with managing your mind and worries.

Be in control.

Do the work.

Savor this time when you’re putting in the effort because when you get the reward, it will be that much sweeter.
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Need some help to getting started down that path? I just may be the psychia-therapist for you.

Tap my phone number in my bio and give me a call!
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09/10/2022

The first 5 things I do every weekday morning in order… (taking kiddo to school falls in between some of these steps)

1- COFFEE - half-caff cuz… anxiety
2- MEDITATE - I like to meditate on a feeling I want to embody for the day
3- EXERCISE - even a little bit of cardio is good here
4- AFFIRMATIONS - helps affirm what I’m committed to accomplishing
5- VISUALIZATION - seeing my intentions become real

What’s your morning routine? ☀️
Post in the comments!

09/07/2022

We all have days when we don’t feel great about our bodies, but for some women, this feeling is constant. Or near-constant.

They think they look fat… or unattractive… or too flabby… or too thin…

Thus begins the hamster wheel of trying to change their bodies.

More exercise.
Less alcohol.
More fruit.
Less dairy.

And on and on.

If this sounds like you, you're definitely not alone. But have you ever wanted just to be a bit more neutral about your body? Maybe not overly positive, but at least not so almost obsessed with it?

In my most recent blog post, I talk about some simple strategies for obsessing less and getting to a place of more neutrality when it comes to your body.

The first thing I suggest doing is… figuring out WHAT you’re even thinking and feeling. Before you can start to feel better, you have to know what narrative is running the show in your brain, and how that’s making you feel.

For instance, are you telling yourself that someone else looks "better" than you?

Do you think you have to meet unrealistic standards?

Are you upset about a recent change in your appearance?

And how do these thoughts make you feel?

For example, when you say, "Ashley looks so much better in a bathing suit than I do," what emotions does that create? Jealousy? Contempt toward yourself? Disappointment?

Once you’ve ID’ed the thoughts+feelings that are running the show, you’ll have a jumping off point for making a change.

KEEP READING by clicking this link: bit.ly/drljblog !
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