Evaluating and Redefining Your Personal Values

Taking the time to examine our personal values can help us in our decision making. Communicating our underlying beliefs to others can reduce conflict in our relationships.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 25, 2021values, decision making, principles, judgment, family, parenting, experiences, counseling, squabbles, conflict, relationships, communication, tension, harmony Comment

Showing Compassion to our Shadow Selves

Each of us has some parts of our personalities we’re not proud of. Rather than try to shun our “shadow selves,” we can integrate them back into our core self by becoming curious about their origins, and showing them compassion.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMarch 3, 2021compassion, shadow self, truth, curiosity, permission, personality, decision making, negative emotions, inner critic, therapy, psychotherapy, the self, feelings, protection Comments

Effective Decision Making Requires Getting Centered

When decision making is difficult, unconscious limiting thoughts may be getting in the way. Taking the time to get centered helps quiet the competing voices in our heads so we can determine the best choice.

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