I was living every counselor’s nightmare….. I had 3 of the diagnoses I was “supposed to” help my clients with… Panic disorder, depression AND Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It was bad. Being trained clinically, I had tried it all… . Affirmations (until the cows came home) Breathing exercises Pounding Pillows Medications Going to the ER, EMDR AND EFT […]
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I was walking my dog in my 30 minute window of time and I passed by some folks and dogs whom I had never met. I wonder who they were? Not an uncommon scenario, heads down and focus forward, I got my walk in, changed back to my work clothes and headed back to work.
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We’ve all heard about EI (Emotional Intelligence) or IQ (Intelligence Quota). But have you ever heard of a Joy IQ? Are you intelligent at connecting with joy? After 20 years of helping clients move from trauma/drama to joy, I have found there IS a way to measure your Joy IQ or your ability to connect
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“Your consciousness WILL catch up to your highest intention, effort and desire. Then you will become the joy and love you are seeking.” -Dr. Shannon South I will admit, this “joy doctor” can be a high pressure title at times and I will admit that not all my life patterns have been oozing with joy.
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I had the inspirational privilege to see Youtube star and spiritual humorist, JP Sears, speak in Asheville this month. As Joy Tips are my theme, I wanted to share with you 3 of the joy/inspirational tips he gave to me. JP’s Joy Tips (as translated through Dr. Shannon 🙂 1) Stay monogamous with your creative
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“One secret to progress is self-analysis. Introspection is a mirror in which to see the recesses of your mind that otherwise would remain hidden from you. Diagnose your failures and sort out your good and bad tendencies. Analyze what you are, what you wish to become and what shortcomings are impending you.” -Yogananda, Where There
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“Joy is simple. The more supported, loved and connected we feel, the more we can relax and allow the essence of who we are- joy and love- to emerge naturally.” ~Dr. Shannon, from Time for Me: From Stressed-Out Mom to Joy Magnet in 3 Simple Steps The process of “feeling the love” is more about
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I just got out of session with a client who had a great question for me- so I wanted to pass it along to you. She asked, “How am I stopping myself from feeling better?” Wow! That was humbling yet I know she is a client who WILL feel better because she is asking the
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How did we get so constricted and out of the flow of joy? What happened in your life that caused you to shut down the flow of joy? Our family loves watching the movie Elf with Will Ferrell for Christmas. He is a big-hearted, fully loving, constantly playful, easily joy-filled kid in an adult body
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The holiday season is upon us and I invite you to kick back with a warm blanket or however you relax and let go. Because during this festive season you will find more joy if you can let go of some of that stress. Watch this video for my Joy Tip.
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