John Gingras
Licensed Professional Counselor
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If you are considering changing a personal habit, allow yourself 90 to 99 days to accomplish it - rather than 21 to 40 days. Read More
If you catch yourself in a moment of stress and conflict, then you STOP, HOLD, and Breathe... you are being a Yoga Master
You can always set goals that are smaller and shorter than your original expectations. Read More
Take a quick break, a few times a day, by closing your eyes, taking a full breath, and asking yourself, "What do I need?" Read More
When you find yourself frustrated because you made a mistake, change your self-talk from, "I should have _____." to, "Next time, I will ____."
Take a certain amount of time everyday to ask your children about what they like and what they are interested in without giving them any advice or criticism about it.
Try to believe that your partner is not crazy for feeling what he/she feels. Try to believe that there is a reason behind his/her feelings. Try to help find that reason.