Life Hacks (From a Counsellor)

Do you receive undesired reactions to your support? Are you wanting to develop your ability to provide emotional support? Many well-meaning individuals are not trained in the skill of emotionally supporting others in a safe way.  Listen to this episode to hear about how to support others more meaningfully...... counsellor style!For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D.To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

There is a dark side to people-pleasing because we often hurt ourselves or others to avoid perceived disapproval. We can go to great lengths to seek approval, such as lying, cheating, or other difficult behaviours. Listen to this episode to hear about how to change this harmful tendency.For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D.To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Expressing our wants and needs while being strategic about communicating is a common issue and concern for most people. In this episode, learn hacks or tips and tracks to express yourself cleanly and well so that you better meet your needs and request that of others.For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D.To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Choose to avoid expectation for the most part, because life is unpredictable and it doesn't operate on your terms. Instead, choose openness and flexibility, and focus on what brings you meaning and value. Expectations can lead to disappointment.For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D.To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Down days, or days when we do not feel too great, and perhaps feel lonely, sad, or hopeless, cannot be avoided. Instead of struggling with down days, avoiding them, fighting against them, or falling into unhelpful patterns of behaviour when they DO show up, let's change our relationship with them instead.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Are you ready to finally move past painful and negative self-talk? Listen to this episode for some ways to hacks negative self-talk!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Counselling does not necessarily change your external circumstances. Counselling and therapy target changing your inner world and relationship to the external. In this way, the external can ultimately start to change...but it is ultimately an inside job. Listen for more information about self-work and overhauling the inner reality for positive growth. Please help support us and the show:For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D. To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 Support the show as a Patreon member to access exclusive content (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Constructive debriefs are a way to share about your experience without shit talking. Gossiping leaves us feeling gross. Change the way that you express your experience, take responsibility, and debrief constructively. Please help support us and the show. For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D. To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Regret is a painful emotion that we can struggle with. This episode discusses the importance of the emotion, it's function and purpose, and how to deal with the feeling so that it is not overwhelming.For $10 off your first Instacart order, please use the code, G2D059E10D. To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own Buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

This episode is about thriving OVER surviving. We spend much of our time surviving. And it functions, yet it isn't working for us. Know that you can...yes you CAN....change your relationship with life to cultivate this thriving experience of life. If I can do it, you can. Let's thrive together.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Here is the latest episode with Janine about being with sadness. Do you have a tough time with sad feelings? Listen to a fresh perspective on sadness and learn how to change your relationship with this painful emotion.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Tired of your thoughts controlling your behavior and emotions? Are you ready to allow your thoughts to work with you...even the tough, sticky, and challenging ones? In this episode, Janine talks about how to cultivate a more nourishing relationship with thoughts and thinking....it can be done!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Breakups happen....and couples have been separating during the pandemic frequently. Are you one of those couples? Listen to Janine discuss tips to smooth the process...and to feel pleased with your behavior and choices during a difficult situation. We'd love your support! For ad-free content and fan requests, please become a patron member for 5$ a month https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 | This podcast is brought to you by Art For Change Centre and Bring To Balance. www.artforchange.ca www.bringtobalance.com | Music credit: Lee Rosevere, "Before Sunrise" https://soundcloud.com/happypuppy2/tracksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Do you find balance difficult to achieve? In this episode, Janine talks about how to change your relationship with life in order to move towards a kind of balance that works for you! Foster well being with increased life balance. We'd love your support! For ad-free content and fan requests, please become a patron member for 5$ a month https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 | This podcast is brought to you by Art For Change Centre and Bring To Balance. www.artforchange.ca www.bringtobalance.com | Music credit: Lee Rosevere, "Before Sunrise" https://soundcloud.com/happypuppy2/tracksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

When we avoid responsibility or do not see our part in situations, we can struggle and confirm false narratives in our heads. Hear a discussion around projection, blame, and the ego-based shadow, and learn life hacks or clear tips and tricks to move past this blaming tendency. We'd love your support! For ad-free content and fan requests, please become a patron member for 5$ a month https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance To claim your free $20 Amazon gift card when you start your own buzzsprout podcast, please click this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=187138 | This podcast is Brought to you by Art For Change Centre and Bring To Balance. www.artforchange.ca www.bringtobalance.com | Music credit: Lee Rosevere, "Before Sunrise" https://soundcloud.com/happypuppy2/tracksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

This episode is about connecting to nature, learning from nature, and channeling the energy/vibe of nature to show up in life in a more real, authentic, and comfortable way. This episode was inspired by recent environmental concerns/crisis. Be a force of nature!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

We know where you've been, now where are you going? Janine talks about how focusing on what we want from life can help us to live a more rich and full life. Focus on where you are going, and minimize the attention you give to where you have been.This episode is not recorded live as we lost the original recording. We may now change our delivery model of the podcast.... Music: Kronicle “Another Chill Day” https://soundcloud.com/melhoresmomentosdavidaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

In this episode, Janine talks about how we can learn to accept pain-despite the discomfort. When we can stop struggling, step off the roller coaster, and start living a life that we would feel good about...we build resiliency.Music: Kronicle “Another Chill Day” https://soundcloud.co /melhoresmomentosdavidaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Unhappy in Love? Suffering in Love? It's possible that your perspective on love is not accurate, wrong even. For many people, that inaccurate view of love causes a lot of suffering. This lecture will talk about what love really is, how you can shift into it, and step into a life with a view of love that is unshakable, whole, and real (with your current partner, someone new, or simply with yourself).Music: Kronicle “Another Chill Day” https://soundcloud.com/melhoresmomentosdavidaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

We all have them: emotions. Yet what do we do with them? For the most part, we are not formally taught about this important factor of life that we deal with daily. Why do we have them? What do we do with a difficult emotion? How do we feel them without losing control? How can we safely express them? How can I rich and full life even though I have so much emotion?This is a free podcast, recorded live. No strings attached- no expectations - no sales pitches - enjoy!Music: Kronicle “Another Chill Day” https://soundcloud.com/melhoresmomentosdavidaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Do you struggle with Anxiety? Are you ready to hear tips and tricks to hack your anxiety, and step into the life that you truly desire? In this second episode, listen to our counsellor, Janine, talk about how to safely cope with and manage anxiety- and change your relationship with anxiety- so that you can continue to live a rich and full life (despite anxiety being there). When we can do this, our relationship with anxiety changes, and the focus or spotlight shifts from anxiety, stress, and worry, to our present moment. Here, in the present, we can find relief from anxiety, and lead a truly real and very human life.Music: Kronicle “Another Chill Day” https://soundcloud.com/melhoresmomentosdavida Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)

Learn how to respond to life and life's challenges, rather than react to them! Change your relationship with stress and challenges so that you can show up as your best self- grounded and clear- when life gives you lemons. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bringtobalance)