Sept. 24, 2009 Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire
Tip of the Week
 
What are your strengths and successes?

Two of the questions I ask new clients are what are their strengths and what do they feel have been their successes in their life thus far. Depending on their mood and why they are coming to see me, these questions can stump them.

You may want to try listing your strengths and successes. It's Making a List of Strengths and Successesa fun exercise and can be useful when your self-esteem or self-confidence is suffering. Make your list when you are feeling good about yourself and then pull it out when you aren't. It will remind you of your gifts, talents, and accomplishments and during a down time, just might give you the boost you need!  
Want More?

If the above tip is hard for you, it may be because we are socialized not to brag about things we have achieved or talents we may have. Because of the negative implications of feeling good about our gifts and graces, many of us haven't thought about just how amazing we really are!

Think about your friends and relatives. I bet there are many you admire. I also think there are many that admire you. It would be interesting and probably enlightening to have a conversation with one of these people about what you admire in each other. Intrigued? Check out The Talent That Surrounds Us.

About Karen
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker. She has a private counseling practice in Overland Park and specializes in helping people:
  • Manage the challenges of life transitions
  • Deal with relationship and family issues
  • Heal from loss
  • Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Recover from anxiety, depression, or past trauma
 
Contact Information
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
10977 Granada Lane, Suite 295
Overland Park, KS 66209
913-663-3511
www.overlandparkcounseling.com
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