Carrie Jones, LPC - LifeVision Counseling, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, Virginia

Tag: Emotions

Pets and Mood

Pets and Emotions: The Deep Connection Between Animals and Our Well-Being   Pets are more than just companions—they are emotional anchors, providing us with comfort, unconditional love, and a sense of security. From the playful antics of a dog to the soothing presence of a cat, animals have a remarkable ability to connect with us on…

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Process Addiction

Understanding Process Addiction: The Science Behind Behavioral Dependency When we think of addiction, we usually think about substances like alcohol or drugs. But, addiction isn’t only about what we consume—it can also be about what we do. Process addiction is sometimes called behavioral addiction. It refers to compulsive engagement in rewarding activities that effect the…

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Gratitude Lists

Gratitude Lists: A Simple Practice with Powerful Results In a world that often feels overwhelming, taking a moment to focus on what’s going well can feel like a radical act. Gratitude lists—a simple practice of writing down things you’re thankful for—offer a powerful way to shift your mindset and cultivate a sense of peace and…

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Curating Your Environment

Curating Your Environment: How Your Space Shapes Your Mental Health Our surroundings play a profound role in shaping how we feel, think, and function. The spaces we inhabit—whether it’s our home, workplace, or even the digital spaces we frequent—can either uplift and inspire us or drain and overwhelm us. Curating your environment isn’t just about…

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Emotional Check-Ins

Daily Emotional Check-Ins In everyday life, it’s easy to overlook our emotions, brushing them aside in favor of productivity or immediate concerns. But our emotional well-being impacts everything—our relationships, decisions, and overall quality of life. Taking just a few moments each day for emotional check-ins can revolutionize how we understand and manage our feelings, leading…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness—it’s one of those buzzwords that seems to be everywhere lately, right? But there’s a reason for it. Mindfulness is all about learning to live in the *now* instead of getting lost in what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. It’s a simple practice that can make life a lot less stressful and way…

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Everything We Do Is About Emotions

Our choices may seem grounded in logic or practicality, but if you peel back the layers, you’ll find that they’re ultimately motivated by emotion. Beneath all our ambitions, relationships, and daily routines lies one simple truth: everything we do is an attempt to get closer to the emotions we want to feel. Let’s unpack this…

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Feelings are Feedback

What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You Feelings arise for a reason, and they serve as indicators of our internal state. When we start to feel stressed or uneasy, it’s often our mind and body letting us know something isn’t right. Here are a few examples: Anxiety: Your mind might be warning you that…

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