Why is it difficult to share how I really think and feel? The struggle of multi-cultural identities

All of us deal with this some type of insecurity. It robs us of the freedom to express our individuality and the power to pursue desirable destinies. In this week’s article, we explore a friend of mine who has navigated the treacherous waters of multicultural expectations and found his true voice.

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What to do when motivation and resolve are not enough?

So you’ve done the heart work and the hard work. From our previous blog, if you’ve taken time in the last few days to answer the important questions about why this goal is important to you and how it lines up with your values… you are well on your way to accomplishing your goals this year. Target... check! But where do you start? How do you start?

behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy YenJanuary 18, 2022motivation, resolve, new year resolutions, goals, momentum, create, counseling, coachingComment

What advice do you have for beginners who are not used to achieving their goals?

When we think about the big picture of our goals and the millions of steps and resources that will be required to achieve them, we get overwhelmed and many of us shut down. This week, we share on the questions we can ask ourselves to help us jump start our yearly resolutions and make sure we achieve them in the long run.

behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy YenJanuary 11, 2022goals, wise, clarity, purpose, values, new year resolutions, discipline, cost, achieveComment

Is Counseling Worth the Money? Re-thinking money and how we spend it.

Let’s be real… besides the stigma, it often comes down to the money which can be a barrier for accessing counseling. What if we are thinking about money and its associations wrong? How you spend your money is ultimately about what you value; my hope is that you place a premium on your well-being and quality of life. Why? Because YOU are worth it! If money is a barrier or concern for you, read on!

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