Are you looking for creative ways to implement change? Follow us on Pinterest!

So Pinterest is a fabulous way to browse, share, create, and post ideas to the world! As a counselor, Pinterest opens a new doors and offers a new way to communicate ideas and creations. It also allows clients to implement new plans in their lives. Because of technology, there is not just one way to do something. Varieties in planning helps changes to be implemented with ease in your schedules. However that ease doesn't imply change itself is easy. Change takes effort, diligence, and a lot of telling yourself yes and/or no.  If you are looking for creative ways to implement change and you know exactly what you need, start inspiring yourself by following us on Pinterest and start pinning.  If you need a little bit more help with whatever you are challenged by in your life, consider making an appointment to find FOCUS and clarity in your future.  Maybe you know someone who needs to talk to a professional, please share this positing with them. Contact In Focus Counseling LLC to make an appointment, currently accepting clients ages 15 through older adulthood.

That being said, you can follow In Focus Counseling LLC on Pinterest.  Happy Pinning!
http://pinterest.com/denverinfocus/boards/

HAPPY

Yes, there are ways to enjoy happiness in life! This is not the end all be all list to achieve it, but think about it for a moment. Now stop thinking and start doing. Thinking and doing are two different things, that just goes with the good 'ole saying, "Actions speak louder than words". Take action to achieve the happiest you! Even if that is just researching something or taking a moment to evaluate. Have a positive day!!!

Friendships

An interesting article about types of friends was published online from a women's group called CRAVE. This article brings up a valid point about friendships one has in his/her life. One constantly must balance friendships in order to maintain a balance of everyday life. Lets face it, if you work all the time and are around work people all the time....you might start to despise being at work. In this example, there is no escape or release from WORK. In other situations, you may know of a lot of people but not have true, deep relationships, maybe just friends from softball that you hang out with after the game, don't see them in the off season, don't hang out with them outside of that setting. It is great to have friends regardless but friends are supportive to the balance in life.
http://thecravecompany.com/blog/2013/06/18/the-importance-of-friendship/

Maybe you are affected with obstacles that prevent you from having these friend groups in your life. Take the time out of your day to take care of yourself and find balance in everything you do. Take Care!

*Clients cannot be accepted for this practice until after August 15th, 2013, if you are in need of counseling services before then please visit the links to community resources below. In the event of an emergency please dial 911

http://www.ucdenver.edu/life/services/counseling-center/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.mscd.edu/counsel/
http://www.mariadroste.org/
http://www.metrocrisisservices.org/

Quote on Goal Setting

"A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it's an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more"
- Rosabeth Moss Kanter

This quote says a lot about goal setting and looking towards the future.  Goal setting is difficult especially when going through transitions of life and those transitions look different for everyone. Growing older, getting a new job, making a new start, getting bored of where you are in life, or making a big change that you have been stalling on forever.  Those are just a few examples of the many transitions people face in their lives.  Lets face it, humans strive for setting goals and looking into the future.  This is an important part of setting goals, people want to be better, do better things, need a change, or even sometimes just want to make more money. Goal setting and looking towards the future is about what YOU want and/or need.  Not all of those things that people strive for are possible but there are some aspects in life that are able to be changed.  When setting your goals put yourself and your immediate family first. What goals are realistic, what is really needed, what is really attainable? If you need some extra help in setting goals....educate yourself.  Look to resources that will help you find out what goals are important.

Here is one to help you get started.
http://www.oma.ku.edu/soar/smartgoals.pdf

Enjoy your day!

Take some time out of your day to enjoy the things around you, even if it is just for 5 minutes! It might be a moment of silence, a nice view outside, or your favorite song on the radio. Spring is here and what a better time to SPRING your mood and well-being into a forward direction. Take Care!

Welcome to the blog

In Focus Counseling will be accepting clients in August of 2013. We will serve the Denver metro area with affordable counseling and mental health services.
Specialty areas will include, but are not limited to:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction/Substance Abuse
Work related stress

Stay tuned for additional posts, updates, helpful tips, and reflections on mental health.

Lori
denverinfocus@gmail.com
720-295-9522