Embracing A Fresh Start for Growth and Well-being As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look ahead to what the future might bring. The New Year offers a sense of renewal, a chance to reset and reassess our goals, habits, and mental well-being. It’s a time…
Carrie Jones, LPC - LifeVision Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, Virginia
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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…
Live Free and Joyfully Like a Child When was the last time you laughed without restraint, danced without worrying who was watching, or marveled at the world with wide-eyed wonder? Children do these things effortlessly. They live with a sense of freedom and joy that many adults seem to lose along the way. But what…
A Path to Clarifying Your Values We often go about our lives playing out our subconscious believes, patterns, and habits over and over every day. Many of us wake up early, go to school or work, come home, eat dinner, take care of household chores, zone out, and go to bed. We hope for the…
Why We Should Call It Life-Work Balance (And Not Work-Life Balance) For years, we’ve heard the phrase “work-life balance” tossed around as the ultimate goal for managing responsibilities and personal time. But doesn’t the term itself hint at a problem? By putting “work” before “life,” we subtly give it priority, as if life is something…
Overworking Is Not a Badge of Honor In today’s culture, being “busy” is often seen as a status symbol. Hustle culture glorifies long hours, constant availability, and endless productivity as markers of success. It’s no wonder that workaholism—an uncontrollable need to work excessively—often gets celebrated rather than questioned. But while society reinforces this behavior, the…
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…
Surviving Christmas: A Guide to Navigating the Holidays with Grace For many, Christmas brings joy, family, and celebration. But for others, it can feel overwhelming, with stress, financial pressure, and emotional challenges. If the holidays leave you feeling more drained than festive, you’re not alone. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the season with…
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…
Breaking Free from Old Programming: The Power of Pattern Interrupts Sometimes people struggle to break free from repetitive patterns that no longer serve them. Whether it’s a destructive thought loop, self-sabotaging behavior, or an emotional response that feels automatic, these patterns are often remnants of old programming. They are habits rooted in past experiences and…
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