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…