April 10, 2013
Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire
Tip of the Week

Coming Attractions  

I have this quote hanging in my consultation room:

It is a wonderful reminder for my clients, and me, that our future is something we make happen, not something that happens to us. Sure, there are things that occur that are out of our control. But, how active of a role do we take in writing our story?

This is especially important if you are at a point in your life that does not feel good to you. While you may not be able to make major changes at this moment, identifying the components of how you would like your future to unfold is a start to making it happen.
  • Take some time to ponder where you want your story to be in five years, ten years, twenty years (and more depending on how old you are).
  • Visualize where you will be living at each point, with whom, what your daily life will be, what will be important to you.
  • Write down the year, i.e. five years from now will be 2018 and then describe what you would like your story to be then. Bullet points would work. 
  • You may already have a "bucket list." This would be a good time for plugging in when you plan to get to the items.
  • If chronological order isn't your thing, you could write your story in segments or chapters: Family Life, Friendships, Career, etc. 

This kind of exercise gives you a good starting point to begin putting the pieces in place to be where in your story you would like to be. It will also empower you to develop your own life's coming attractions! 

Need Some Help Figuring Out Your Story?
Sometimes just a few sessions with a therapist can help clarify issues for you. Many people come for counseling when life is going pretty well. You may want to grow in a particular area and don't know how to get started. Or, you may feel stuck and need some encouragement or accountability when making changes.

If you are one of those people who could "never" see yourself coming to counseling, call me. You may be surprised how easy, non-threatening, and helpful seeing a therapist can be!
About Karen
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
Karen Rowinsky, LSCSW, is a licensed master social worker. She has a private counseling practice in Overland Park. She helps people:   Who do you know who may be struggling with challenging relationships, professional frustrations, or unmet expectations about how they thought their life would turn out?

Feeling sick and tired of feeling sick and tired can often provide an incentive
to face what is bothering us or to move in the direction of less stress and more happiness. Call the number below for help in getting started!
 
Contact Information
Karen Rowinsky, LSSW
10965 Granada Lane, Suite 106
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-663-3511
www.overlandparkcounseling.com 
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