I am very happy that accessing the support of Psychological services has become more and more common practice for many people.
However, I think there is still a misconception that Psychologists are seen only when there is a serious mental health problem, overwhelming feelings, and disruption to life.
It is true that many Psychologists are trained in the assessment and treatment of Mental Disorders, in treating trauma, substance use issues, in supporting individuals and families dealing with grief and loss; issues that are serious, disrupt life and cause immense pain and suffering.
However, the specific set of skills Psychologists have can be used effectively to support change in people who want to simply shift their life and take better care of themselves.
It does not necessarily mean there is trauma or chaos.
It means someone has identified a gap in their life and wants to make a change that matters.
This can sometimes be difficult because of many reasons: poor insight, old habits, self-limiting beliefs, past history, or a limited set of coping strategies, can all get in the way.
A psychologist can help you change that, identify why this change matters to motivate you further, explore what behaviors you may be engaging in that keep you stuck, what skills do you need to develop, and what behaviors need to shift or be replaced with more self-serving ones.
This can be applied to many areas of one’s life, like lifestyle choices, health matters, nutrition, physical activity, relationships, parenting, employment, life goals, and also retirement.
I usually look for what life “gap” is the person experiencing.
What important aspect of who they want to be is not being fulfilled, and from there, we look at what thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are getting in the way of value-driven action.
All of this can take time and practice for the person developing his new ways.
The Psychologist helps by bringing all the evidence-based knowledge into practice with tips on new habit formation, on how to effectively deal with the inevitable hurdles of change, whilst supporting the refinement of new effective behavioral skills.
So if you have tried to make changes but “it was too hard”, have old “unchangeable habits”, find “change too stressful” and yet you are keen to shift your life for the better, I encourage you to consider reaching out to a Psychologist who may just be the right support for you.
We hope these tips provide you with some insights and assistance to living your most brain healthy life.
Go check the BrainFit Resorts page for more tips for healthy ageing and wellness!
However, I think there is still a misconception that Psychologists are seen only when there is a serious mental health problem, overwhelming feelings, and disruption to life.
It is true that many Psychologists are trained in the assessment and treatment of Mental Disorders, in treating trauma, substance use issues, in supporting individuals and families dealing with grief and loss; issues that are serious, disrupt life and cause immense pain and suffering.
However, the specific set of skills Psychologists have can be used effectively to support change in people who want to simply shift their life and take better care of themselves.
It does not necessarily mean there is trauma or chaos.
It means someone has identified a gap in their life and wants to make a change that matters.
This can sometimes be difficult because of many reasons: poor insight, old habits, self-limiting beliefs, past history, or a limited set of coping strategies, can all get in the way.
A psychologist can help you change that, identify why this change matters to motivate you further, explore what behaviors you may be engaging in that keep you stuck, what skills do you need to develop, and what behaviors need to shift or be replaced with more self-serving ones.
This can be applied to many areas of one’s life, like lifestyle choices, health matters, nutrition, physical activity, relationships, parenting, employment, life goals, and also retirement.
I usually look for what life “gap” is the person experiencing.
What important aspect of who they want to be is not being fulfilled, and from there, we look at what thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are getting in the way of value-driven action.
All of this can take time and practice for the person developing his new ways.
The Psychologist helps by bringing all the evidence-based knowledge into practice with tips on new habit formation, on how to effectively deal with the inevitable hurdles of change, whilst supporting the refinement of new effective behavioral skills.
So if you have tried to make changes but “it was too hard”, have old “unchangeable habits”, find “change too stressful” and yet you are keen to shift your life for the better, I encourage you to consider reaching out to a Psychologist who may just be the right support for you.
We hope these tips provide you with some insights and assistance to living your most brain healthy life.
Go check the BrainFit Resorts page for more tips for healthy ageing and wellness!
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