First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/savoring-the-art-of-reducing-stress-and-increasing-joy/ Recently I was with a colleague, and they said to me, “I just want to stop and savor this for a minute. Iwould not have thought to do that. I am not sure about you but…
Why is Curiosity Important?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/why-is-curiosity-important/ Everyone has probably heard the familiar expression at one time or another, “Curiosity killed the cat.” This popular statement tends to incriminate the act of being curious as negative or potentially dangerous. Yet, the art of…
If You’re Happy, I’m Happy: Altruism Psychology
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/if-youre-happy-im-happy-altruism-psychology/ If you’re a fan at all of the show Friends, you might remember an episode called “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS” where Joey claims that there is no such thing as a selfless good deed….
What is My Purpose in Life?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/what-is-my-purpose-in-life/ “The joy and satisfaction that come from being faithful to Christ will always be richer than the mere ease that comes from drifting along the cultural currents.” ― Jon Tyson, Beautiful Resistance: The Joy of Conviction…
Thinking Positively with Humility
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/thinking-positively-with-humility/ In the world of counseling, countless theories, strategies, and skills have been developed and are continuing to be developed to help people reduce their stress and live more fully. Positive Psychology in particular has highlighted having…
Journeying Into Gratitude
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/journeying-into-gratitude/ You may have noticed, as have I, that gratitude has been getting a lot of press over the past several years. To some, gratitude refers to an attitude, to others an emotion, to others a way…
Finding Meaning in our Daily Lives
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/finding-meaning-in-our-daily-lives/ What is my purpose in life? This is a common question and it makes sense that it would be at the forefront of our minds. Discovering purpose is what motivates us, it is what adds substance…
The Benefits of Curiosity
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-importance-and-benefits-of-curiosity/ Curiosity is a strong desire to learn or know something and an excursion toward an answer or discovery. It can help us to step outside of our familiar world and into new worlds and possibilities. Moreover,…
Abounding in Hope
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/abounding-in-hope/ If you’re like me, chances are, you have had your ups and downs when it comes to hope. So much of life is waiting. Waiting for something to come or waiting for hardships to end. In…
Spiritual Strength
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/spiritual-strength/ An essential component of positive psychology is the focus on strengths versus weaknesses. What I find appealing about this is that it is an exception to the problem saturated, damaged model approach that is often at…
The Search for the Meaning of Life
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-search-for-the-meaning-of-life/ The search for meaning in life refers to the idea that individuals are strongly motivated to find meaning in their lives, that is, to be able to understand the nature of their personal existence, and feel it…
Why Is Hope So Important?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/why-is-hope-so-important/ There is a verse in the Bible that directly speaks to the importance of hope. Why is so hope so important one may ask? Does having hope really matter? Is there a justification for having hope?…