Helping our patients to take action in a more mindful and helpful way rather than reactively and impulsively.

When working with patients, we may observe the following.

1 Some folks are really great at processing external objective data, and take action based on that. They are very practical and goal orientated. 

2 Some folks are really great at processing external “feelings/vibes”, and take actions based on that. They are more empathetic and social.

3 Some folks are really great at processing internal objective data from their past experiences and memory, and take actions based on that. They are very traditional and principle minded.

4 Some folks are really great at processing internal “values/feelings/vibes”, and take actions based on that. They are more focused on authenticity, and living life true to their values and who they are.

Everyone seems to have a “blind spot”. One can recognize our “blind spot” when we tend to use a particular method in a more reactive/impulsive way, rather than in a more mindful, and helpful way.

Which one/s are yours?

In counseling, we help folks to work on one or more of those, with no.4 often the most difficult for many.

Why?

I suspect that our schools and homes are not great at teaching no.4. What are our values, and how we can live life more congruent with those.....