Really Useful Therapy: Another way to look at things

Self-care is the practice of intentionally taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.  

Creativity and transformation are deeply intertwined. Creativity fuels transformation by imagining new possibilities, reshaping ideas, and redefining boundaries. Whether in art, science, personal growth, or societal change, creativity is the spark that initiates transformation.

Understanding how alleviating depression may be less focusing on "figuring out" what is bothering us and more on creating energy, action and self-expression as an antidote for healing.  
  

Happiness and depression might seem like polar opposites, but emotions are more complex than just being on opposite ends of a spectrum. 
Someone struggling with depression doesn’t necessarily feel sad all the time; they might feel numb, empty, or disconnected from things they once enjoyed. And happiness isn’t just the absence of sadness. The discussion centers around ways to understand and nurture a sense of contentment that can exist even when life experiences are not ideal.  
 

Setting boundaries can be tough, especially when others resist or when it stirs up discomfort. But it’s also a vital part of self-care. 
The challenge often comes from guilt or fear of conflict, but remember: boundaries are not about controlling others, they're about taking care of yourself. Whether it's saying "no" without over-explaining, limiting energy-draining interactions, or protecting your time, it's all about ensuring that you’re not sacrificing your well-being.

In a follow up to Episode 10, Tamara and Nancy talk about applying grit to larger life issues which requires a different type of courage; being scared, but doing it anyway.  

Taking unknown risks means stepping into uncertainty with courage, embracing the possibility of failure while trusting in growth, adventure, and the potential for success. It's about choosing to move forward despite not having all the answers.  
 
This simple act—buying a ticket, stepping onto the train—is more than movement; it’s a doorway to possibility. What do you intend to create?  
 
 
 
 
 

Would it surprise you to know doing hard things involves the paradox of having both strength and the willingness to not look strong? Join Tamara and Nancy as they discuss how persistence, grit and vulnerability can work together.

Rolling with changes can mean adjustments to our usual way of doing things, but habits die hard. Maybe the way we've done things for years isn't the best way to do it now. How do we decide what, when, why and how to change anything in our lives?

Living at a time when uncertain events are occurring daily can make things feel unstable and maybe even scary. How do we get through this when everything feels like it's falling apart and things are so unpredictable?