Mental Health
than others ) want , and we stay true to those goals and values . It ’ s a daily decision , or even a minute-by-minute decision .
Change is difficult . Every professional counselor knows that as they ’ ve seen thousands of individuals and families struggle with change . But the encouraging thing is that counselors also see the tremendous capability for change that can occur .
Our brains even resist ‘ big change ’ ( for safety reasons ), but sometimes life calls for big change . It ’ s not impulsive change , but well-thought out and planned change and the reason why that change is necessary .
But most change occurs in the small everyday decisions that lead to small behaviors , which when done over and over and over again , become our habits ( both good and bad ). Those habits help us find success or hinder us , but we get to choose most of them ourselves .
Habits may form in only weeks , while others may take many months . It doesn ’ t matter the time involved , what matters is that we keep-on-keepin ’ -on with consistency and determination to reach the goals we want .
New Year ’ s is the perfect time to ‘ reset ’, to look back at last year ’ s challenges , mistakes and our reactions to those . We also can take stock of our success and look forward with intention and planning to other changes that bring us greater satisfaction in life … and greater satisfaction in the person we will become in the coming year . wake them up into consistent , small steps that will inspire , give you daily opportunity for optimism , and bring success ! You can do it !” - Clifton Fuller
The information contained in any listed article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice . Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition , mental health or health objectives .
ABOUT CLIFTON FULLER : Clifton Fuller has extensive experience as a family , marriage , and individual therapist ( since 1985 ), as well as experience in in-patient ( hospital ) settings . He is unique as he is licensed in three areas ( Marriage & Family Therapy , Professional Counselor , Clinical Social Worker ), while other therapists are typically licensed in only one area . He brings expertise from these three very different fields of thought ( psychology , social work and communication , of which the marriage and family field evolved ). His educational background and experience provides a skilled perspective to assist his clients in quickly identifying and addressing simple or highly complex issues .
LICENSURES :
• LCSW : Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( Texas )
• LPC : Licensed Professional Counselor ( Texas )
• LMFT : Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist ( Texas )
• Approved Supervisor for LMFT ’ s , LPC ’ s , LCSW ’ s ( Texas )
The changes you want in 2022 are right there , lying dormant inside of you , right now . Get moving &
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