Blog for
Chris Lauzon - Therapist, LICSW

There’s a significant difference between acting confident and with a persona and genuinely feeling confident. Often, we’re taught to “fake it ‘til you make it,” adopting a confident persona in the hope that the feeling will eventually follow. While this method can be a helpful starting point, it can also create a disconnect between our outward behavior and inner emotional state.

As we explore the presence or potential presence for “Expectation and Obligation” in our lives, use the Tool of Invitation.

When individuals are caught off guard, feeling back into a corner, they are very unlikely to actively listen or participate with sincerity.

Team ADHD, card-carrying member. There is nothing more frustrating than the past for me; I am a "Team ADHD" card-carrying member. “You...

Consider the presence of internal dialogue, self deprecation, and cognitive distortion as opportunities to learn and grow.

10 to 15 minutes daily, with review of your process after 2 weeks of Notation, Processing, and Actioning, to see if it works for you.

Action and Inaction can both occur with or without intention. Recognize Old Mental Muscle surfacing in the form of Speculation of Outcome.

Recognize Old Metal Muscle, so that we can identify what opportunities are in our grasp when it surfaces.