It’s a process….and a discipline. Hike on and never give up. #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
The most important part of communication is listening. Just getting it out between you and another person is therapeutic. Find the therapist who does this with unconditional positive regard and you are on your way to healing. That’s the magic of therapy. #listen #healing #usa #sandiego #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Three years ago {05/21/2021) was my first MRI after surgery and radiation treatment for parotid ( salivary) gland cancer. I was declared free of the cancer I had. Since that day ( with surveillance MRI’s) I have been declared cancer clear. Cancer is not the automatic death sentence it was not that many years ago. Science and treatment have advanced five fold and extended. 5- year survivor rates and beyond with most cancers. But still it is a potentially lethal disease - there are those who succumb. Early detection and care is huge. Today there are those going through intensive and exhaustive treatment. These are the Warriors. To all ( and their loved ones) who have experienced the journey of Cancer - and to all of us still living our best life cancer clear. Hike on and never give up. # #cancersurvivor #cancerfree #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
We can’t change others We can only change ourselves. We can’t fix others. We can only fix ourselves. Many of us look to others for our Peace or happiness. Not a good idea. We will forever be chasing or looking to another person, place, or thing for Peace and happiness. Often at the expense of self. Of course others enrich our lives but only when we ourselves are enriched. How do we enrich? 1. Mental, physical, spiritual heath wellbeing care 2. Activities, hobbies. 3. Nature 4. Community 5. Family/social Hike on and never give up. #changemylife #change #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Ive found five evidence-backed tips and coping strategies that will benefit all worriers, regardless of what's causing your worrying thoughts. 1. Take a mindful relaxation break. ... 2. Write down your worries. ... 3. Learn your triggers. ... 4. Practice breathing techniques. ... 5. Allow thirty- minutes a day for worry. No more, no less. Set the alarm on your phone get comfy and worry away. Hike on and never give up. #worry #worrier #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Hike on spirit - We lead with love and compassion - first with self, then with others. We practice good mental, physical, spiritual, and financial health well being care. We respect nature and the therapeutic healing it provides. We accept the wins and losses with grace. We are Warriors in life. Warriors never give up. We offer unconditional positive regard to others. We practice acceptance. Hike on ❤️ #hikeon #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Guilt is the action we did and have remorse over. Guilt is a wonderful lesson and teacher. Guilt reminds us we are human. Guilt causes many to use their drug of choice. We want to numb the guilt but then we feel guilty we used so we use again. It’s a chaotic cycle. Guilt is external. We feel guilty over a person, place, or thing. The guilt is then processed internally. It affects our mental health. The 4 ways to resolve guilt I have posted here are by no means the only resolve but a good start to dealing with our guilt. Hike on and address the guilt. #guilt #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
We think busy is good. Busy makes us think we are accomplishing something. We think busy makes us more productive. We think others will think better of us. From my professional experience many of us use busy as a way to distract from emotional pain and truths. We use busy to hide. Busy is addicting. We hide in jobs, romantic relationships, activities ( yes even hiking,) money, alcohol, other drugs and other compulsive behaviors. Why do we hide in busy? We are hiding from truths, from emotional oain. I used to work with someone trying to manage recovery who said, “ I’m too busy to do an AA meeting.” You want to face truths? Go to an AA meeting. My coworker did not. Not easy to face our truths but as we do we start to find clarity and balance, healing and Peace. Hike on and be mindful of hiding behind busy. #busy #toobusy #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #oceansidepier #hikertherapy
The familiar is safe but is it the best place for us? Are we happy there? If the answer is yes, then you are where you are supposed to be.. if not read on. Is leaving the familiar painful? Yes it is but any growth of worth is painful. Fear of leaving the familiar stops more people from living a rich and fulfilling life than any other mental health or addiction related disorder I treat with my clients. Be brave. Hike on and never give up. #thefamiliar #familiar #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Hike on and never give up. #service #purpose #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Yosemite Part 1: #waterfalls No shortage of water in #yosemite Water wasn’t just flowing, it was RAGING!! Loud, fast, and powerful! I could hear it in my “room” (see part 2). #misttrail #vernalfalls #nevadafalls #mercedriver #halfdome #glacierpoint #libertycap #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #hike #hiker #hikenationalparks #hikerbabes #hikertherapy #peakbragger #nationalparkbagger #vacation #optoutside #nofilter
That’s a choice. It’s very freeing when we address our resentments Extending compassion to yourself helps you heal so you can process your pain with mindfulness and kindness. Exploring why the situation or person caused resentment allows you to uncover potential misunderstandings. By trying to see things from another perspective, you may be able to reduce resentment. Quick tip options on how to resolve resentment. 1. Go to the person 2. is it important? 3. What’s my role in this? Resentments add up if we do not resolve them. This can lead to relapse if you are in recovery. Create bitterness in romantic relationships. Divide families. Hike on and be mindful of resentments. #resentment #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
#WOW #pinnaclesnationalpark is absolutely AMAZING! Tucked away in central California, this is a #hiddengem ! I ventured the East side of the park and #hiked #highpeakstrail and #beargulchcave #beargulchreservoir The park has its own #microclimate where temps seemed to fluctuate randomly 20degrees throughout the trail. I was blessed to witness many flying #condors and #hawks and saw two magestic #condors relaxing on a #boulder I highly recommend spending a day or 2 in this park. #nationalpark #parkbagger #hikerbabes #hikersofinstagram #optoutside #dirtlife #hikertherapy #hikemoreworryless #myhappyplace #altralonepeak #gregorypacks #hikeyourownhike #octagenarianhiking
Have a rich week…. #hustle #richweek #usa #easteensierra #alabamahills #mtwhitney #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Walking thru portals. . . . #seeya✌🏼 #hikesandiego #wheninsandiego #californiaholics #californiahikes #missingcali #naturesportals #naturenerd #naturetherapy #naturelovers # #hikertherapy #outdoortherapy #naturecures #happycamper
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Querer amar es natural.💖 . . . #fbf #tobehere #nature #naturenerd #happyfriday #amongstthetrees #treehugger #naturally #hikerslife #sandiego #sandiegonature #hikesfromsandiego #stateparks #countyhikes #hikeyourlifeaway #natureismysoulmate #happyhikers #hikertherapy #naturetherapy #sticksandstones
Each day you are given a choice, whatever the situation, challenge, or experience, to live with intention. People, places, or things do not determine your mindset - your Peace. You do. Intend it so. #livewithintention #peace #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
It’s going to work out. #courage #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
We have to accept this in a natural way. Too often we force or chase the people in our lives into a relationship status that doesn’t fit. Sometimes for a reason. Sometimes we meet someone for a season. And yes the rare person who stays forever. None of these can be manipulated to be more than their intended status. It’s ok if someone comes into our lives for a reason ( I say everyone fits this category) to teach us something and then they move on. This could be a day, a night, a week or months. The reason person could be a lover, or just a person we need to meet non- romantically. Those with us for a season could be with us for months or years but they do move on. This could be a friend or a romantic partner we develop a long term relationship with. The rare person we meet who is with us forever lasts a lifetime. Again either a friend or a romantic partner. Reason, season, forever is a fact of friend or romantic relationship life we must honor and respect. Hike on and never give up. #reasonseasonforever #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
We get used to the chaos and when it fades we label the Peace as boredom. “ I’m used to the chaos it’s all I know. When the Chaos leaves- I’m bored.” It’s ok to just be and appreciate the Peace. Hike on and never give up. #peace #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Often we are faced with our truths but we avoid, deny, drink, or drug ( insert your compulsive behavior of choice) so we don’t have to accept our truths. Remember we can also avoid and deny by being over busy, continued vacation mentality, our. work and over scheduling. The only way we can live our truths is to accept them. This acceptance will lead to changes in our relationships, our work, people, places, and things. But these changes will bring you freedom, growth, and inner peace. Hike in and never give up. #truths #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
To all of us who are dealing with unexpected ( or expected) life challenges. Hope is Mandatory. Hike on and never give up. #hope #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Your romantic relationship/s Your friendships Your interests Your hobbies Your family Your work Your faith …….Your life #passion #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Change is necessary and not comfortable. Those who adapt and ease through the fear experience growth. Those who do not remain stuck. #change #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
First one is we opened our eyes this morning…… Each day offers us numerous wins. We mustn’t lose sight of them over the losses. Be good to you today. What’s your win for the day so far? #wins #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
90% of our thoughts are invalid. Here is what I have personally and professionally learned on how to break the cycle of ANTS - Automatic Negative Thoughts. 1. Visualize a STOP sign and say “ Stop, what proof do I have to the validity of that thought.” 2. Be your own prosecuting attorney and cross examine the thought to check for validity. is it real? 3. Self talk: “ I can do this. I have done it before I can do it again.” “ I will not give that thought power over me. I will figure out a way.” “ Just breathe. It’s going to be okay.” 4. Change a thought, move a muscle. Go outside. Walk the neighborhood. Go on a hike. Go to the gym. Get near water ( a lake, river, the Ocean, 5. Meditation. Set your phone for 5 minutes. Sit comfortably. Hands on knees, thighs, or at your side. Close your eyes. Slow inhale through nostrils, slow exhale through your mouth. Repeat. Continue to focus on your breath if thoughts take over. These methods do help with breaking the pattern of ANTS. It’s a discipline and a process. Hike on and never give up. #howtostopinvalidthoughts #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
When we intellectualize our emotions we prevent ourselves from feeling our emotions. We learned this coping mechanism long ago as a way to protect ourselves from the wounds of childhood. #emotions #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
It’s all about mindset. We can’t control our thoughts- we can control our thinking. Hike on and never give up. #mindset #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
It’s ok to stop. #practicingthepause #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Movement helps us with thinking. The physical activity triggers feel good hormones which benefit our mindset and how we choose to think. Hike on and never give up. #thinkwithyourbodymovewithyourmind #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Defeats are the precursor to the Victory. Hike on and never give up. #victory #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
What does forgiveness mean to you? I have created an 8-page informational packet on the topic of Forgiveness. What is forgiveness? I believe forgiveness is an act not a word. I also believe forgiveness has nothing to do with saying, “ I’m sorry.” The most meaningful reason for forgiveness is forgiving those who don’t deserve it. How do you feel about that? Who is forgiveness really for? What if we need forgiveness? All this and much more based on valid researched resources ( including me) designed to guide you through the forgiveness process. Each packet is $5.00. Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal. I can USPS or email you. These are the same topic packets I have created for the psychosocial, and treatments groups I facilitate at a clinic in San Diego. Message, call, or text if interested. Hike on And never give up. #forgiveness #california #usa #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Good beautiful day. Here is your Friday affirmation. ….. #affirmation #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #sanmarcos #doublepeaktrail #hikertherapy
What does forgiveness mean to you? #forgiveness #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Hike on and never give up. #doublepeak #agoodgoodlife #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Hiker Therapy offers three unique venues to provide you, the client, with a comfortable and productive way to experience therapy. It is my objective to provide unconditional positive regard and an active listening ear along with my professional experience and training so you may resolve inner turmoil to live your best life. Please call, message, or text for further information. #markleescoachingandhikertherapy #usa #california #oceanside #hikertherapy
Everything is temporary. #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #everythingistemporary
Hike on and never give up. #intentions #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
If you are in a job you do not like- leave. If you are in a romantic relationship that does not support and fulfill you, leave. If you are stuck, work on getting unstuck. If you are not speaking to a family member because of the need to be right or ego, make the phone call. If there are people you need to forgive, forgive them. Hike on. Life is short, do things that matter. #dothingsthatmatter #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #forthefaithful
Peace to us all…. #happyeaster #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
If it is affecting your mental health it is not an act of love and compassion. It’s ok say NO to protect your mental health. People pleasing behavior is a trauma response linked to past childhood trauma. Nothing puts a greater hit on our mental health than putting the needs of others over our own. . Ways to resolve: Therapy ( get to the root of the problem) Boundaries ( NO) Nature ( hike, walk, sit, run, swim) Support meetings Well being care Hike on and never give up. #peoplepleasingnomore #NO #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Know what forgiveness is and why it matters….. Forgiveness is about goodness, about extending mercy to those who’ve harmed us, even if they don’t “deserve” it. It is not about finding excuses for the offending person’s behavior or pretending it didn’t happen. Nor is there a quick formula you can follow. Forgiveness is a process with many steps that often proceeds in a non-linear fashion. But it’s well worth the effort. Working on forgiveness can help us increase our self-esteem and give us a sense of inner strength and safety. It can reverse the lies that we often tell ourselves when someone has hurt us deeply—lies like, I am defeated or I’m not worthy. Forgiveness can heal us and allow us to move on in life with meaning and purpose. Forgiveness matters, and we will be its primary beneficiary. Studies have shown that forgiving others produces strong psychological benefits for the one who forgives. It has been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, unhealthy anger, and the symptoms of PTSD. But we don’t just forgive to help ourselves. Forgiveness can lead to psychological healing, yes; but, in its essence, it is not something about you or done for you. It is something you extend toward another person, because you recognize, over time, that it is the best response to the situation. We forgive for others but we must forgive for our mental health and ourselves. #forgiveness #usa #california #oceanside #hikertherapy
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is. Bob Feller.” #openingday #basball #sandiego #detroit #oceanside #hikertherapy
Romantic relationship endings, job endings, project endings,….. endings. #endings #usa #california #oceanside #hikertherapy
When life bites you, bite back 💪 #hikeeveryweekend #hikeeverything #hikenrun #hikeon #hikeoftheday #hikeoftheweek #hikephotography #hiker #hikerlife #hikers #hikerslife #happyhiker #modernhiker #werehikers #hikeearth #hikerhunger #hikerlist #hikercore #hiker_official #hikertherapy #hikervibes #hiker_collective #hikerlifestyle #hikergoals #hikersparadise #hikes #hikesonhikesonhikes #hikeeverywhere #hikesonhikes #hikesfordays
Sunday’s therapy - Vulture Peak Trail in Wickenburg. Steep scramble at the top. #wickenburg #vulturepeaktrail #arizona #hikingadventures #hikersofinstagram #love #getoutdoors #nature #beautiful #summit #saddle #vulture #hikertherapy
12 years…. 01/22/2012….. to those working their recovery ( mental health, sobriety, physical health, financial health, spiritual health) one day at a time Great work, in my thoughts.. 👍❤️🙏. #recovery #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Be good to you today. #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #hikerthwrapy
Hike on and never give up. #mentalhealthmatters #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #libbylakepark
🟠 Cette Terre, cette couleur ocre. 🟠 🌋 La pouzzolane sous les pieds..Vestige de l'activité passée de nos volcans.. 🌋 Je me suis régalée une nouvelle fois face à ces paysages fabuleux. Je ne m'en lasse pas. Vite la prochaine..partagez moi des idées pour ce week-end 💡 #auvergne #france #puydedome #auvergnerando #volcan #volcano #parcdesvolcansdauvergne #hikingadventures #hikingday #hikinggirl #france4dreams #outdoorphotography #outdoors #outdooradventures #hike #hikelife #landscape #landscapelovers #landscapecaptures #rando #visorando #nature_perfection #lovemountains #hiker #hikertherapy #jpeuxpasjairando #auvergne_landscape
When I was undergoing cancer treatment I kept hearing this mantra from those I met during treatment. This mindset is how cancer survivors deal with their disease and their worst days. No doctor blaming no self- pity, and no catastrophic thinking. This mantra also applies to all other facets in our life. Keep moving forward. Hike on and never give up. #keepmovingforward #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #mtwhitneytrail
Recovery isn’t just for those sober from their drug of choice. Recovery also pertains to:: Mental health Physical health Grief & loss….etc. The most important foundation for those in recovery is HOPE. Hike on and never give up. #recovery #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Be mindful of your critical self- talk. We tend to be more critical of ourselves than anyone else is. When critical self - talk happens. 1. Don’t believe the lie. 2. “Just breathe. Don’t focus on the negative. I’m going to be okay I can do this.” 3. Remind yourself “ I am doing better than I think I am.” Hike on and never give up. #selftalk #nocritucs #california #usa #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
When we are curious we view people, places, and things with an open and non- judgmental mind. Our hearts are compassionate and willing. We attract opportunities and possibilities because of our natural state. Others view us as approachable and easy to connect with. Hike on and stay curious. #curious #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Know what forgiveness is and why it matters….. Forgiveness is about goodness, about extending mercy to those who’ve harmed us, even if they don’t “deserve” it. It is not about finding excuses for the offending person’s behavior or pretending it didn’t happen. Nor is there a quick formula you can follow. Forgiveness is a process with many steps that often proceeds in a non-linear fashion. But it’s well worth the effort. Working on forgiveness can help us increase our self-esteem and give us a sense of inner strength and safety. It can reverse the lies that we often tell ourselves when someone has hurt us deeply—lies like, I am defeated or I’m not worthy. Forgiveness can heal us and allow us to move on in life with meaning and purpose. Forgiveness matters, and we will be its primary beneficiary. Studies have shown that forgiving others produces strong psychological benefits for the one who forgives. It has been shown to decrease depression, anxiety, unhealthy anger, and the symptoms of PTSD. But we don’t just forgive to help ourselves. Forgiveness can lead to psychological healing, yes; but, in its essence, it is not something about you or done for you. It is something you extend toward another person, because you recognize, over time, that it is the best response to the situation. We forgive for others but we must forgive for our mental health and ourselves. #forgiveness #usa #california #oceanside #hikertherapy
We get caught up in the lies our brain feeds us , those catastrophic thoughts take over. After all the brains main purpose is survival. It scans our environment for danger. The brain interprets change as danger. We interpret it as fear of the unfamiliar or fear of letting go of the familiar. The result? We remain stuck, no growth, minimal success, anxiety, depression, not happy with self. We focus on what can go wrong, rarely what can go right. We don’t make the move because we have paralyzed ourselves with fear - the catastrophic ending. But what if we focus on - what if it’s better? Better than I could have imagined.. Change takes courage, risk, and a huge step out of our comfort zone. But when we take this step - from personal experience the rewards are better than I could ever had imagined. Hike on and never give up. #whatifitsbetter #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Three years ago I had surgery for the removal of a cancerous salivary gland and 4 lymph nodes in my neck. Post surgery was 33 sessions of radiation therapy ( not fun.) After treatment my oncologist said a curative outcome was good. If no reocurrances by three years, curative outcome excellent and highly unlikely the cancer will return. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow but we are promised today. Sometimes we drift and take for granted the fact we are alive. Today we are alive. Anything else is scatter and fluff in comparison. For those in places of chronic physical and or emotional illness and pain - Hike on and never give up. #curativeoutcome #imalive #peace #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
The thoughts are just there. They surface from our subconscious. The vast majority of our thoughts are negative and invalid. This is where thinking comes in. We can choose how we think. If it’s invalid and negative we utilize steps to change our thinking. How do we do this? 1. Visualize a stop sign and self talk “STOP. What proof do I have this thought is Valid and factual? 2. Swap negative self- talk with positive affirming self- talk. “ I can do this.” “ I’ve seen this before I made it then, I can make it now.” 3. Cross examine your thinking for factual information. not feelings or heresy. We can change the way we think. It’s a choice. #changethewayyouthinkchangeyourlife #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy #wisconsinstreetbeach
I so believe this. I feel this applies to a person ( former romantic partner, family, friend, co- worker) who is alive or has passed on. #dreams #usa #california #oceanside #sandiego #hikertherapy #wisconsinstreetbeach
Be good to you today. #mindset #gratitude #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #oceansidepier #hikertherapy
So true. If it’s a challenge, creates fear, and is hard to do - then it’s usually what is the best for us. #goals #dreams #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Hike on and never give up. #warrior #survivor #resiliance #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Someone influential ( parent, family member, trusted adult, peers) from our past told us the lie. “ You can’t do it.” “ You are not enough.” “ There you go messing it up again.” We believed the lie… We still do - until we convince ourselves otherwise. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, there are steps you can take to begin healing and managing shame. 1. Acknowledge your thoughts. ...Yes he or she said or did that. But I am not my past. 2. Recognize your triggers. ...family 3. Challenge and reframe your thoughts. ...” I am enough .” “ I can do it it.” 4. Practice compassion. ...treat yourself, 5. Talk to a therapist. Hike on and be good to you. #shame #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
Lake Calavera Preserve in the Tri-City North County area of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista is an ecological preserve and home to Calavera Mountain. The word “Calavera” means skull, which probably comes from the unusual shape of the area’s centerpiece, Mount Calavera. The 513-ft. Mount Calavera is not really a mountain at all but rather a 22 million-year-old volcanic plug. The trail system here is vast and much of it would be classified as easy to moderate. The trail composition for the most part is hard pcked sand and clay, however there are sections of the trail that get very rocky, washed out and unstable Any way you go you will have hard time getting lost in the 10 miles of trails in the Preserve. I mixed up the route this time but for the most part I head west towards the dam, cross the dam and head up towards the Volcano. Hike on and have fun on the diverse nature preserve hike. Trailhead Start: I entered the preserve at the Sky Haven West Trail head, which is actually in Oceanside on the northern edge of the preserve.From state Route 78, exit at College Boulevard, heading south. Turn left onto Lake Boulevard, then right onto Sky Haven Lane. Sky Haven dead-ends at Azure Ladd Drive; park here on the preserve’s side of the road. #lakecalaverapreserve #oceanside #carlsbad #vista #california #sandiego #hikertherapy @friendsofcalavera
Hiked Pass Mountain Ridgeline. This was definitely a more challenging hike. We hiked this trail clockwise. The ascent had a very steep incline of tiny rocks which would not have been fun going down. The ridge was narrow in areas with lots of boulder climbing. 6 miles and 1800’ gain. - Pass Mountain Summit Loop. #passmountain #passmountaintrail #passmountainsummitloop #scrambling #boulders #hiking #elevation #osprey #hoka #challenge #ridgeline #getoutdoors #hikersofinstagram #love #hikertherapy #userymountainregionalpark
We get pulled into the vortex of the negative. We lose sight of the win. The win is there but it’s masked. As we train ourselves to affirm the win we start to see more clearly our contentment and progress. We understand we are doing better than we think we are. Hike on and never give up. #thewins #usa# #sandiego #california #hikertherapy
All of these are great lessons and contributors to an understanding of genuine self and who we are meant to be. I do not believe there is any success at all in our relationships, growth, work, purpose, life unless we first are brought to our knees, i.e; a significant fail. Twenty years ago I was unhappy in life, my marriage was not good, my addictive behaviors substituted for an unhappy life and marriage . FortunatelyLife corrected me. If not for these significant falls I would not have been given the opportunity to grow and accomplish. My divorce and addiction led me to recovery and the work I do today. I also became a much better father and reconciled my relationship with my son. With him I hiked the highest mountain in the lower 48 states. I returned to school to get a Master’s in Psychology ( that degree taught me more about me as much as it did it training me how to counsel other’s) Instead of falling into victim narrative we must be inspired to use our fails to grow forward. Hike on and never give up. #failureispartofsuccess #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy
But if you must worry today about tomorrow. Allow yourself 30 minutes to do so. Here is the format I suggest to my clients: 1. Find a quiet place ( beach, backyard, park, home alone) 2. Set the timer on your phone for 30 minutes. 3. Worry away 4. When alarm sounds STOP worrying I’ve had clients tell me they do this at it works. Hike on and be a Warrior not a worrier. #worrytime #usa #california #sandiego #oceanside #hikertherapy