Courageous Counseling and Consulting

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

The moment he realized listening and doing the work could literally change the course of someone’s life… everything shifted.

Not every career begins with a plan — sometimes it begins with a moment that hits you in the chest and won’t let go.
In this reel, Daniel shares the story behind why he became a therapist and the “aha” experience that made him realize this was more than a job — it was a calling.

It’s honest. It’s human. And it’s a reminder that healing often starts with one person choosing to truly understand another.
If you’ve ever wondered what leads someone into this work, this is the story behind the chair, the questions, and the quiet space where change begins.

01/30/2026

Calm isn’t something you earn by doing life “right.”

It’s not reserved for quiet rooms, deep breaths, or perfectly regulated days.
It’s something your nervous system can access in the middle of real life—
between emails, in the car, on the kitchen floor, during the moments you’re just trying to get through.

Micro-regulation works because your body doesn’t need a full reset.
It needs small signals of safety, delivered consistently.

Press your feet into the floor.
Lengthen your exhale by a few seconds.
Name what you can see around you.

That’s not avoidance.
That’s skillful self-support.

Save this for the days calm feels out of reach—your nervous system will know what to do.

01/28/2026

Winter doesn’t just lower the temperature.
It lowers our emotional tolerance.

Less daylight. More fatigue. Tighter schedules.
And suddenly the same comment that wouldn’t have bothered you in July feels sharp, personal, and overwhelming.

When our brains are tired, patience is the first thing to go.
Conflict gets louder—not because the relationship is failing, but because our nervous systems are depleted.

If things feel harder right now, it’s not a personal flaw.
It’s a seasonal one.

This is the season to slow reactions, widen grace, and name what’s really happening beneath the tension.

If winter has been testing your patience, you’re not alone.
And you’re not broken.

01/27/2026

Millennial Career Crisis: Relying on side hustles and opting out of the traditional career path.

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

Millennial Career Crisis: 4 day work week --- Game changer!!!

01/26/2026

Winter has a way of sneaking up on your mood before you realize what’s happening.
One day you’re fine…
The next you’re exhausted, irritable, unmotivated, and wondering why everything feels heavier than usual.
Shorter days. Less sunlight. More time indoors.
After this winter storm, it’s no surprise so many people are feeling off.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) isn’t a weakness.
It’s your body responding to a real lack of light and vitamin D.
Feeling low?
More moody than usual?
Struggling with energy or focus?
Light therapy can help.
At Courageous Counseling, we use light therapy seasonally with many of our clients to help repel the winter blues. We also use it year-round as a supportive tool for clients experiencing depression, helping promote balance, energy, and overall wellness.
Your body needs light to function well.
And it’s okay to give it what it needs.
Schedule your FREE exploratory phone call today at
www.courageouscounselingconsulting.com

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01/23/2026

Millennials leaving "corporate America" - looking for community
Taking one from the playbook and headed to the comment section for this reality check

01/23/2026

They taught you that courage looks loud.
But no one talks about the brave people who are just… tired.

Courage isn’t always pushing harder.
Sometimes it’s letting yourself be soft when everything in you wants to shut down.

It’s choosing rest instead of proving.
Honesty instead of pretending.
Gentleness instead of grit.

It’s saying “I need a break” without turning it into a weakness.
It’s staying open in a world that rewards armor.

If you’re emotionally tired, you’re not failing.
You’re human.

And choosing softness right now might be the bravest thing you do.

What does courage look like in your life this season?

01/22/2026

Tiny wins add up to major victories: Go Win the day!!!