WE ARE LIKE FIXER-UPPER HOUSES
The following excerpt is from the self help
psychology book, Be Your Own Therapist.
Most of us consider ourselves to be "just fine except for that
one problem" that is difficult to deny (or 2-3 problems). "If
only that one would clear up, things would be almost perfect!"
Actually, the vast majority of us experience dozens and dozens
of unhappy/ upsetting/ irritating events every week. Each of
these is a potential handyman project for us. Psychologically we
are like fixer-upper houses, structurally sound but showing
needs for a variety of repairs.
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Emotionally healthy adults are comfortable saying the words I love you to men, women, and children in a feeling way. |
When you read this book, you may discover seventy-five or more
potential growth areas for yourself. Do not feel badly about
such a large number, for most everyone else is in the same
condition. Most of these "repairs" can be at least partially
completed by you without help from a paid therapist. Each one
that you are able to accomplish will leave you feeling calmer
and more able to enjoy life. But each takes time. Therefore,
give yourself permission to take as much time as you need, years
if necessary.
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One recurring attribute of people who have happiness (or inner peace or contentment) is the attribute of being grateful and appreciative for what is all around them. Do you need to develop this for yourself? |
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DOING 90+% OF THERAPY YOURSELF
POPULAR IDEAS MAY BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HAPPINESS
EMPOWERING YOURSELF
HELP FOR YOUR PROBLEMS?
WE ARE LIKE FIXER-UPPER HOUSES
LET ME BE YOUR GURU
FOLLOW YOUR OWN YELLOW BRICK ROAD
FIND YOUR OPTIMUM THERAPEUTIC FOCUS
BEING YOUR OWN THERAPIST
THERE ARE MANY CHOICES
BEING GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATIVE
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