Being Rational: On Germs/Self magazine article
Hi again!
Part of being able to tune in and turn onto your inner guidance involves learning how to think rationally. This is one of the many reasons I love to teach people about REBT and CBT.
There are so many examples of behavioral habits that can be fed by irrational thinking, that it just makes sense to educate yourself about how to think more rationally.
I was very pleased to be interviewed by SELF magazine about the topic of germophobia. The article is in the current edition of Self magazine. I’m quoted at the very end of it–let me know what you think–go here to read it:
Especially if you’re stuck in a bad habit, it is important to find the way back to your heart. Figure out what is going on–what might be causing you to engage in this repetitive, destructive behavior? I sometimes see people who are depressed–they’re unfulfilled in their current life–and they don’t know what to do to get out of it. Sometimes I see people who are suffering from anxiety. Many don’t know how to speak up for themselves, how to set limits, how to create a calmer lifestyle or even just how to say no. These little problems lead to bigger problems when you don’t take care of them.
If you can take the time to learn to relax and calm yourself, then you can also take the time to tune in and ask yourself the questions that might lead to YOUR answers. Sometimes these answers might be to get specialized help or to get more information–especially if you’re finding yourself in a hole and you don’t know how to get out of it.
This is precisely why I practice psychotherapy & work to help people who are depressed, anxious, angry or otherwise unfulfilled in life. It is why I wrote The Power of Inner Guidance. It is why I keep plugging away at getting the message out there–be true to yourself–if you don’t know how, learn.
In the spirit of warmth & support of YOU following your inner guidance to create an incredible life,
Dr. Pam
I’d love it if you’d join me at Life Is Incredible in Plano, Texas on April 4th and 5th. Go to http://www.lifeisincredible.com
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