Kate Siner Francis, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, coach, and writer, who has been practicing integrative psychotherapy and holistic success coaching in the Providence area since 2005 through Larger Visions, her private practice. www.largervisions.com
I am sure that you have heard the expression that success is a habit. Well it is accurate. Some of us were fortunate enough to learn the habit as we grew up, some of us learned it but only in certain areas of our live, and some of us did not get the information we needed to thrive and as a result success does not seem possible.
Sometime in the mid-20th century, psychologists began to realize that what makes people happy or feel good about themselves is just as important as what caused their problems in the first place. Perhaps, you have realized this as well. Read this article to learn how to increase the joy you feel in your life.
When people talk about love, they are frequently talking about romantic love. People spend a lot of time looking for the partner who will love them as they deeply want to be loved. However, very often, people forget that love is a constant in their life. And while nothing can take the place of an intimate partnership, love is a practice that does not require another person.
There are lots of ways to increase the quality of your life. You can set and achieve goals. You can heal unresolved trauma from your past. You can learn new skills. One method of self-improvement that I like to encourage people to use is called a practice.