https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-07 https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/lifestyle-habits-relationships-los-angeles monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1749230133312-MID8D19ZWLNUGIPV2B7V/unsplash-image-kIPG5OyGbWk.jpg Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1749230342636-LERDF6YTJ8LOV2VKKKIE/west-los-angeles Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles Note that listed below are intended as informational only and are not endorsed by the author. They should not be considered referrals and use of information does not establish or imply a doctor/client relationship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/633e67f3-61be-4964-8b16-d41a27e1b20a/unsplash-image-gilCd9_Jjv0.jpg Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles A final movement idea is that if your favorite trainer or teacher is local to your area, you may consider following them on social media or signing up for their newsletter so that you’re notified about community events they may host. I have attended The Sculpt Society community walks with Megan Roup and it’s been a fun way to clock some steps, meet people with common interests, and spend time outside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1749231410625-O73RVZ028G41JZ904XDA/unsplash-image-Zaiuy5dKeCk.jpg Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles Farmers Markets can be a ripe place for micro-moments of connection. Micro-moments of connection are quick but genuine social connections that can happen anywhere. A micro-moment could be greeting and thanking a vendor for bringing their food, meeting someone new because your dogs hit it off, or sharing admiration for the seasonal fruit with the person next to you. These small moments can supply our bodies with positive emotions and benefit our wellbeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1749232476277-ZEBHPU2H2JXTNGB7G3Y7/unsplash-image-O1TNdLNvJLM.jpg Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles The Los Angeles Public Library hosts a variety of parent-child activities. The schedule for the Venice location on Abbott Kinney currently shows a bilingual story time and craft program and the West Los Angeles schedule currently shows family and toddler story times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1749232757372-OQZAMA7BSCDJ8VWNIAGU/unsplash-image-dXYE1d08BiY.jpg Blog - Building Good Lifestyle Habits: Community in Los angeles I came across a non-profit years ago called Superbloom which aims to make health and wellness more accessible by offering classes, workshops, and community events. Dropping into your local yoga studio for a breath class or a restorative yin yoga class can also be a great way to connect with your community. A quick google search can show you nearby studios. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/thoughts-are-not-always-true monthly 0.5 2024-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1715295008826-NJGV106FR2HDGTQQFCXY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Our Thoughts Aren’t Always True - If We notice room for change, these types of cognitive-behavioral strategies can help us work with automatic thoughts: https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/coping-with-grief-and-loss monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1700071958412-M3H70CFFGRFI8GP8PLEF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Loss In Its Many Forms: Coping During the Holidays - Grief of all kinds requires our patience as we wade through the turbulent waters. Here are three strategies that may help the pain of grief and loss during the holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1700072851076-8ZRHLXEJZOIGK6T10DBK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Loss In Its Many Forms: Coping During the Holidays - “A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” - Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-to-ease-suffering monthly 0.5 2023-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1691097176227-JNX4G8BG7OJMKKI14ONQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Ease Suffering - “what we resist persists” - Carl Jung https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1691102062109-98FU08PXLYQ4AH1F22DJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to Ease Suffering - “What you feel, you can heal.” John Gray, Ph.D. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/catching-goals monthly 0.5 2023-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1690496559649-WXOTFC01PNL61LY7AU9D/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Catching Goals - What Could This Mean for Our Aspirations and Goals? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1690496941927-HZRKX69JHUV6L18GWUFN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Catching Goals - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/stress-or-anxiety monthly 0.5 2023-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1689098550319-N8JUUAS3TE5ARAXXO86N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Is This Stress or Anxiety? - How can we Better Cope with Stress and Anxiety? https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/mindful-habit-change monthly 0.5 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1687287351561-8PBLRSS3HPHTTOYBFWZQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mindful Habit Change - Let’s consider an alternative (Mindful) way we could aim to modify habits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1687287397477-BLUIG8SW3T7DGFOK5Z22/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Mindful Habit Change - In times when we make the choice that supports our best selves, we can direct our attention to those inner feelings of goodness. Let them soak in. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-self-compassion-can-help monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1685579141658-61MEOFL2RV18CFUSVIM4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How Can Self-Compassion Help Me? - Certain research studies have taken a closer look To investigate what it is about self-compassion that Can make it So Helpful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1685579215389-NYWNGKK08DI12Z0JDGZY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How Can Self-Compassion Help Me? - When we ask ourselves, “what do I need?” our Aim is to care for ourselves; to help ourselves the best way we can. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/holistic-selfcare-tips-for-mothers-day monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1683661836431-Q592P4CTGYHZMQCU5JJP/unsplash-image-y1wVavuxZtE.jpg Blog - The Many Forms of Mother’s Day - Here are three holistic strategies that may help you support Your Innermost Self this Mother’s Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1683664040011-FQF2OEFOZO5O3STCD8ST/image-asset.jpeg Blog - The Many Forms of Mother’s Day - Nothing lasts forever, the hardship nor the good. How can we honor the good of today as it passes on its way? https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/tips-for-improving-relationships monthly 0.5 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1682445674353-SYVID2L96278W3F9LGPH/unsplash-image-AfR17fnWW7U.jpg Blog - Creating Meaningful Relationships - Here are three general tips that may support cultivating meaningful relationships: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1682446045000-7Z60YE8EWF4LC9TO3U6C/unsplash-image-17OxKyThYPo.jpg Blog - Creating Meaningful Relationships - We can create meaningful, fulfilling relationships and Learn How to nurture them well. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/point-of-view monthly 0.5 2023-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1681338696634-ADULG717IPO77F24R7S6/unsplash-image-aHCZXg0DodM.jpg Blog - What’s Your Point of View? - Being able to shift and broaden our perspective can be a useful tool to help us ease suffering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1681338835254-S5BBPW12LA193R00U1CQ/unsplash-image-0juC5JIhPks.jpg Blog - What’s Your Point of View? - When practicing perspective-taking skills, an aim is to work toward being open and flexible rather than narrow and fixed. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/self-compassion-for-the-inner-critic monthly 0.5 2023-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1679517905551-N83WHC616YKTUVL5VEYH/unsplash-image-KXNTfIg6rVM.jpg Blog - Why Can We Be So Mean To Ourselves? - If you sometimes feel like you are your ‘harshest critic,’ you’re not alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1679518371627-KT7DCJOZ8MCPFUSUK0R5/unsplash-image-AWZbbVFEW3k.jpg Blog - Why Can We Be So Mean To Ourselves? - Self-compassion can be a powerful tool that is happy to ride along wherever you go. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/what-is-ocd monthly 0.5 2023-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1678995179764-MTFABSXNDJQKJT3VA0LX/unsplash-image-7Y0NshQLohk.jpg Blog - What is OCD? - There is a difference between having OCD tendencies and diagnosable OCD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1678995029701-HSJKO7GIV73G5XBY3O7T/unsplash-image-_6HzPU9Hyfg.jpg Blog - What is OCD? - There are treatments supported by scientific research that can help improve OCD. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/balanced-responses-to-stress monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1678226811687-NUXTP8FGDJS582L8EVX3/unsplash-image-Kp9z6zcUfGw.jpg Blog - Finding Balance in the Face of Stress - With these components in mind, when faced with stress, uncertainty, or change we may strive to respond with balance by: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1678227240246-4AY2VCGXCALTFGU0107B/unsplash-image-UTvJNeI9nVg.jpg Blog - Finding Balance in the Face of Stress - Experiencing stress sometimes is not necessarily bad. We can Grow from Stress. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/valentines-day-self-love monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1676330550024-25M60NC0VX94LGX88NS2/unsplash-image-6AAzNVLVcn8.jpg Blog - On Valentine’s Day, We can Buy Ourselves Flowers - Can We buy Ourselves flowers to celebrate self-love? Yes we Can. And maybe We should! In the spirit of self-love, here are some holistic ideas about how we may approach Valentine’s Day: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1676324174900-0IVODNO5W0VVF1JBRUJ2/unsplash-image-qdPnQuGeuwU.jpg Blog - On Valentine’s Day, We can Buy Ourselves Flowers - Today is a small snapshot in time. If you could fly above this moment in time to see a full perspective of your life – the many chapters that came before, the current time, and all that we hope is still to come – we could see how vast and constant change is. No matter what this Valentine’s Day Brings, a broadened Perspective can give us the wisdom to know that things will change and there is opportunity for gratitude in today. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/manage-conflict monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1675967236154-NLLUM0JFT5Z74OYE8TP0/unsplash-image-8oB43mw658c.jpg Blog - Myth: “My Relationship Shouldn’t Have Conflict” - if conflict is something that we need to accept as being a normal part of relationships, how can we Aim to best manage conflict? Research from The Gottman Institute has suggested tips such as these: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1675968547784-8N01YAFZ12W3NO2L1UQG/unsplash-image-jKtEn5vQeZU.jpg Blog - Myth: “My Relationship Shouldn’t Have Conflict” - A Partnership without conflict is not the goal. Rather, we can aim for good conflict management. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/learning-to-let-go monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1674830214523-1ZTWAJ2VPGXB6T6R43GT/unsplash-image-qVb-K2mFtDU.jpg Blog - Learning to Let Go - Strategies To Help “Let Go” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1674830475897-CN3FW1FO9HA1NKE4M8XI/unsplash-image-sYffw0LNr7s.jpg Blog - Learning to Let Go - “You don’t have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop letting them control you.” - Dan Millman https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/stress-management-for-money monthly 0.5 2023-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1673996443907-UY6635MKMTT074MCUG71/unsplash-image-pElSkGRA2NU.jpg Blog - Managing Money Stress - Strategies that can help improve stress around money https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1673998001288-9R0K62E5N65GNLGJV3EG/unsplash-image-C-2Clxi2qBc.jpg Blog - Managing Money Stress - May We Know that We are Enough ..Intelligent enough ..Creative enough ..Working enough ..Caring enough https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/stress-management-and-improving-rest monthly 0.5 2023-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1673476947224-F4DSUOF39Y3CXNKKO3V4/unsplash-image-Wcbs3Uo2lmg.jpg Blog - The Impact of Stress and How to Rest Better - What if we could become more intentional about embracing periods of rest? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1673476988870-SVAESFA5AF57K25IPLN1/unsplash-image-IHL-Jbawvvo.jpg Blog - The Impact of Stress and How to Rest Better - Human beings are deserving of rest. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/setting-intentions monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/d9806131-542e-4b80-9b19-c0d3ba6d4070/unsplash-image-fEwOb8EROJQ.jpg Blog - Setting Intentions - Let’s consider steps that may help us set a meaningful intention In the new year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1672873693603-74POHS42SH6ZQB1N7X75/unsplash-image-BZ3zysdFn9A.jpg Blog - Setting Intentions - An intention can encourage us to practice self-compassion, focus on future growth, and move on from mistakes. Tomorrow presents a new opportunity. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-setting-boundaries-can-help monthly 0.5 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1671633836173-T54RMMMAMOX9708HNFTY/unsplash-image-G86MS2ZsiJA.jpg Blog - How Do Boundaries Help? - Why Can Boundaries Feel So Hard? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1671633416590-72B5BN78WKKTN6BRZ9EJ/unsplash-image-n2VvngfbXtU.jpg Blog - How Do Boundaries Help? - Boundaries can help us enjoy life. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-our-thoughts-can-impact-behavior monthly 0.5 2022-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1671046909718-RIBX6JANBIRZQDIORIF7/unsplash-image-qbTC7ZwJB64.jpg Blog - How Our Thoughts Can Impact Behavior - Here are three ways that our thoughts and emotions can influence behavior: (In typically problematic ways) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1671047514372-9JBKUFTQVWDUAM7J6A8Z/unsplash-image-hwl01nLxtA8.jpg Blog - How Our Thoughts Can Impact Behavior - We can break patterns that no longer Serve us. It is okay to change. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/dealing-with-rejection-5hbfz-f5pdb monthly 0.5 2022-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1670448220311-GOUY6J334WURD4BQBO3G/unsplash-image-3B6RfJQKBEM.jpg Blog - Why Our Thoughts Can Hurt - Our minds our constantly perceiving, evaluating, and thinking. This can generate a lot of emotional reactions and influence our behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1670449246778-0SU36NZDCF1W4T5YR14A/unsplash-image-bbjmFMdWYfw.jpg Blog - Why Our Thoughts Can Hurt - We can change the way we think. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/dealing-with-rejection-5hbfz monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1669853814261-MCPJFGDJIZWSHNJQ1IL7/unsplash-image-gYdjZzXNWlg.jpg Blog - Compassionate Communication Skills for the Holidays - How we communicate can impact the mood, behavior, and Well-being of Ourselves and Others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/f880fb8e-02c9-4abd-977f-2921946afe5a/unsplash-image-O7sK3d3TPWQ.jpg Blog - Compassionate Communication Skills for the Holidays - Communication during the holidays has the potential to be authentic, well-received, and kind using non-violent communication skills. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/dealing-with-rejection monthly 0.5 2022-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1669133067479-AE8L02WM1Y938ZUK7U6I/unsplash-image-TkrRvwxjb_8.jpg Blog - The Sting of Rejection and How to Deal - Could Rejection Sting Because We are not Getting Something We Crave? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/7df979a0-b11f-49e4-9c95-07d1169d9293/unsplash-image-vLENm-coX5Y.jpg Blog - The Sting of Rejection and How to Deal - Therapy can be a useful place to help you learn and practice all three strategies: mindfulness, loving-kindness, and setting goals for positive change. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/tips-to-cope-with-relationship-anxiety monthly 0.5 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1667924680391-9PK3555LRYSCRZ26PRTA/unsplash-image-e5EioBQmH8c.jpg Blog - Tips to Cope With Relationship Anxiety - we consider a few tips that may help decrease relationship anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1667930815233-3MPFHIQ5N22LKTHLEEQJ/unsplash-image-dyTxwGriLoY.jpg Blog - Tips to Cope With Relationship Anxiety - Relationships can be challenging. If there are ways you would like to experience relationships differently, it’s okay to ask for support in reaching your relationship goals. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-to-lessen-avoidance monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1666186365729-JX5M08MNID5MBXCV00H9/unsplash-image-v5yPUQYbrcw.jpg Blog - How to Lessen Avoidance - what Can We do if avoidance May Be standing in the way of Our happiness, goal Achievement, or Ease? Here are three ideas about how someone could aim to lessen avoidance in their life: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1666186318822-CLKEIXE0Q9E1VAMFYBTL/unsplash-image-1nrY9CLAGcI.jpg Blog - How to Lessen Avoidance - you’re not alone if you Notice Avoidant Tendencies in yourself. and, you don’t have to go at it alone. The mentioned ideas are only a few ways someone could potentially aim to lessen avoidance. Support is available if you’re interested in learning more about your tendencies and working toward meaningful change in life. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/how-to-spot-avoidance monthly 0.5 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1665636722559-KZD5NDMS94WI4CQDEMUO/unsplash-image-frq5Q6Ne9k4.jpg Blog - How to Spot Avoidance - Avoidance in not “always” bad. But, Avoidance Can Limit Happiness and Fullness in life, and may Add to Suffering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1665636581266-C2CASUQ7TRGJ7A27SW4L/unsplash-image-5sF6NrB1MEg.jpg Blog - How to Spot Avoidance - Avoidant Behavior could be an Obstacle to starting therapy. Yet, in therapy, we can receive support and learn skills that may help us lessen avoidance and embrace more happiness and fullness in life. Therapy could help you develop effective communication skills, enhance your confidence to face certain experiences, or increase your ability to tolerate and manage difficult emotions, including stress. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/living-with-meaning-making-changes monthly 0.5 2022-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1665050660682-2S3FK009HJ5YGYRG5N2Q/unsplash-image-odxB5oIG_iA.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: Making Changes - When we live in a way that reflects our values, we can welcome more meaning into our lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1665050812027-KHU3VCPYK0NABXL7SXBC/unsplash-image-UiMkBvDQSAA.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: Making Changes - Please Note Exposure to specific fears may be best done with the support a professional who is trained to help. If you are interested in learning more about exposure therapy for a concern, consider reaching out to a professional first to see if support may be beneficial. Grow True Psychology blogs are not intended to replace professional assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/living-with-meaning-where-are-our-values monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1664438548379-8CJ8MM20ZK1C9EP08046/unsplash-image-Z3ownETsdNQ.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: Where Are Our Values? - When contemplating values, it can be helpful to keep in mind that values are not only things that bring immediate pleasure or require no sacrifice. For example, sometimes to feel our best we need to delay pleasure, make hard choices, or assert boundaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1664438759810-3XC9AFS5ICAT0QC4D6IH/unsplash-image-Mx5kwvzeGC0.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: Where Are Our Values? - Take-Away Note If we identify parts of our lives where our daily actions do not reflect what is most important to us, we have an opportunity for purposeful change. https://www.growtruepsychology.com/blog/what-matters monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1663686642899-F4D34MX18U3RXPFVH43X/unsplash-image-bYJs-ykv2qs.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: What Matters? - What Matters? What qualities are important to you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62477fcb8b7a262e51e7d05d/1663745429250-EWOA2IX3KWC38Q8QBCDQ/unsplash-image-odIhQypCuUk.jpg Blog - Living with Meaning: What Matters? - Values When we consider what qualities matters to us, we are considering values. When we know what our values are, we can assess if we are leading our lives in a way that reflects our highest values. 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