Category: Psychotherapy

Introduction To Change

Welcome to my YouTube Channel … My name is Kimberly Cato and I’m the Founder & Registered Psychotherapist of True Roots Counselling Services where we purpose to Transform Trauma Into Triumph.

My goal for this channel is to share resources, insights, tips, and tricks about a wide variety of topics that help us transform into the best version of ourselves. I KNOW that sounds really cheesy, but it’s also my Pure Truth.

For the vast majority of my life, I have been in desperate pursuit of TRUTH and, though my curiosity has led me astray at times, I have always been able to find my way, eventually. So much so that I have come to believe that as much as I have been hungrily chasing after Truth, TRUTH longs to be found.

That said, join me if you’re a Truth Seeker too, on this Grande Adventure of self-discovery and personal Triumph!!!

TODAY … IS ALL ABOUT CHANGE!!!

Being unfamiliar with technology, facebook and YouTube didn’t stop me from accepting a 30-Days Live Challenge when dared by a friend.

Especially because I needed to master all these platforms in preparation for the launch of my new Online Program.

As taught by Brene Brown, I picked up the gauntlet, threw caution to the wind and stepped boldly into the arena … and a remarkable thing happened.

Watch as I adjust my New Crown and fall in love with going Live!!!

Please hit the subscribe button and click the bell to be notified when a new episode is uploaded. I will be uploading a new episode every Sunday evening and doing lives when there is something of interest in my heart.

3 Keys to Happiness in Daily Life

It doesn’t take a whole new routine to instill a dose of happiness into your day—but it does take a little self awareness.

1. Be grateful for the good & the bad.

Research shows, grateful people are happy people. It’s also important to understand that happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. Gratitude is a focus on the present and appreciation for what we have now, rather than wanting more. Embracing gratitude, as a state of mind, can have a positive affect on all aspects of life including our happiness and overall satisfaction.

Up your mood by taking a moment daily to think of your world with gratitude. Start a gratitude journal or take a walk in nature paying attention to all the gifts around us. Think of a person that helps you on a daily or weekly basis – a spouse, parent, friend, pet, teacher, cleaner, or babysitter.

Quiz: How grateful are you? Take the Gratitude Quiz published by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

2. Flex your creativity muscles.

Do you have a passion or hobby? It doesn’t have to be a formal activity, simply engaging in creative thinking can enhance well-being by enhancing cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities. A recent study out of New Zealand, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology explains that creative activities can trigger an “upward spiral” of well-being.

“Practicing an art — no matter how well or badly — is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” – Kurt Vonnegut.

Make some space in your day to create, even if it’s just for the sake of it. Try exploring unique textures or even natural and recycled materials to make something for your home or a friend. Looking for some tips on how to add more creativity into your daily life? Read this list of 101 creative habits to explore.

3. Get connected, Stay connected.

Being apart of something larger than yourself can help bring perspective as well as a sense of belonging. Scientific evidence strongly suggests that feeling like you belong and generally feel close to other people is a core psychological need; essential to feeling satisfied with your life. The pleasures of social life register in our brains much the same way physical pleasure does.

So take the time to nurture a friendship that is important to you. Make an extra effort to show you care, send a card, make a plan to have lunch, or give them a call and really listen to what they say. Smile and say hello to a stranger. Tell a story when someone asks how your day is going. Notice how you feel when you share something with someone new.

Struggling and need support? Join a support group and talk to others that can relate. Find your tribe: support.therapytribe.com – a free online support community brought to you by TherapyTribe.

TherapyTribe - Wellness Tracker Tip: Check out the wellness tracker. It’s a simple but powerful tool designed to help you remember the promises you make to yourself. As you complete wellness activities your tree will blossom, and so will you!

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