“What you seek is seeking you.” – Rumi
Welcome to the blog. I’m so glad to have you here and I dedicate this space to you. Don’t let anyone tell you different – it takes courage and boldness to take steps towards change. It’s not easy to face fear and discomfort head on and be willing to challenge your own thoughts, emotions, and behavior. I’m proud of you. You found this website for a reason. You’ve been feeling stressed, dissatisfied, off-balance, lost, etc. and you’re ready to take action. I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to feel lost right now. You might not know exactly the actions to take or what the next steps will be. That’s okay. You will not have all the answers all at once. This is a journey you are embarking on to learn, grow, and heal. Let yourself be consoled that it’s okay to take things slow. It’s okay not to have everything figured out. You are exactly where you need to be and you are taking steps necessary to expand and thrive. In your own way, for yourself. Take peace in knowing that you this is not a test, you are not being graded, there is no one shouting over you to be someone you’re not. You direct your story and you decide what you need in order to connect with all your potential, wisdom, and power. It’s okay if you feel unsure right now; that’s why you’re here. It’s okay to ask for help. Take a few moments to consider the following questions as well as the emotions they evoke in you.
- Do you experience a general feeling of frustration, malaise, or emotional fatigue on a daily basis?
- Are you consumed by feelings of lack, scarcity, negativity, and emotional pain?
- Do you feel restless, stressed, and overwhelmed?
- Do you find yourself consumed with the same thoughts on a daily basis?
- Do you feel unmotivated, lack focus, and find it difficult to concentrate? Does this affect your work, school, health, relationships, etc.?
- Do you feel fulfilled?
- How will you know when you feel fulfilled?
- Are you living the life you have envisioned for yourself?
- Do you want to address past emotional pain and wounds?
- Do you want to understand yourself better?
- Do you want to know why you do the things you do?
- Do you want to feel in control of your thoughts and emotions?
- Do you feel like you’re tapping into all your potential?
- Do you feel like you’re capable and ready to do much more with your life, but unsure of where to start?
- Do you try to stay positive in your current situation, yet you can’t shake the feeling that something is missing?
- Do you feel unfulfilled in your intimate and personal relationships?
- Do you feel stuck?
- Are you ready for change? To move? To progress? To grow? To take action?
You might be feeling a lump in your throat or a knot in your stomach right now. That’s okay. These are poignant questions so don’t be alarmed if they have activated or moved something within you. The feelings you’re experiencing in your body right now just might be indicators that you’re ready to address past hurts, ready to pursue more in your life, ready to become the person you have always envisioned yourself wanting to be. It’s okay not to have all the answers right now or to feel unsure about what it is that you really want. It’s okay to ask for help. It helps to have an objective person, one who is far removed from your internal emotional experience, to guide you and to call attention to patterns that are difficult for you to notice and address. Someone to help you process and to create a concrete plan with you so you can heal, grow, and feel balanced.
Therapy can help in a myriad of ways and the method is tailored to your unique life experience and goals. Consider therapy as a door into a journey of self-awareness, growth, purpose, connection, and empowerment.
You are the one that opens the door.
Some of the ways therapy can help include:
- Tap into your whole self and experience what that feels like.
- Slowly process and talk about past pain/trauma that presently show up in your life.
- Increase feelings of confidence, self-worth, self-esteem, abundance, energy, emotional balance, etc.
- Develop strong emotional boundaries and learn how to accept and give love.
- Discover or re-discover the self-efficacy and creativity that resides within you.
- Shift negative self-talk and increase understanding of the mind-body connection.
- Attune to your emotional and physical body to notice early signs of emotional distress before feeling completely overwhelmed or numb.
- And much more.
You play an active role in designing your therapy goals and plan.
If any of the above resonate with you and you are ready to get started, call/text us at 224-504-9854 or email us at therapy@kozioltherapyandcoaching.com to schedule your first session. Looking forward to hearing from you.