The best measure of a person’s mental health is their ability to take ownership and responsibility for what it is that they are thinking, feeling and doing. When people make conscious, purposeful choices, they are typically more satisfied with outcomes than when they do things automatically, by default, or based on external influence.
“Own your life” is a mantra that I try to instill in everyone I work with. There will never be a singular thing that’s going to resolve every issue life involves, but self-ownership can move us towards a more optimistic and empowered outlook, helping us find the inner resources we need to overcome those issues. Too often, people see themselves as “effected,” rather than as “effective,” and we can’t change our position in life or relationships if we believe it to be based on the will of something, or someone other than ourselves.
If you’d like to find out how this philosophy affects my approach to the services I provide, check out the other pages here, or reach out to me through the contact page.