The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).
Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
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To be Courageously vulnerable and seek help if needed . It is to easy to get stuck in a vortex of negativity , lets find whats right for You. For it is only We who can Help Ourselves. Self Health is Your opportunity to choose Happiness, by instilling Positivity, Kindness, Good exercise, Diet and Thoughtful thinking into your life. You can do it, Yes You can, be the Best you can today, It all starts with you.
No Really, Help Yourself . Cope for Hope , Patience ,and Perseverance are Key, Right behind Self Love, Self Gratitude, Self Respect, and Self Ability.
Self Health is a Outreach & Awareness program Developed by The Raising Grace Community in efforts to build Happier Healthier Communities by Promoting Positivity and Kindness through Good Neighboring, and giving Recognition for Participation by showing Appreciation through Selfless Celebrations in Communities
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To be Courageously vulnerable and seek help if needed . It is to easy to get stuck in a vortex of negativity , lets find whats right for You. For it is only We who can Help Ourselves. Self Health is Your opportunity to choose Happiness, by instilling Positivity, Kindness, Good exercise, Diet and Thoughtful thinking into your life. You can do it, Yes You can, be the Best you can today, It all starts with you.
No Really, Help Yourself . Cope for Hope , Patience ,and Perseverance are Key, Right behind Self Love, Self Gratitude, Self Respect, and Self Ability.
Self Health is a Outreach & Awareness program Developed by The Raising Grace Community in efforts to build Happier Healthier Communities by Promoting Positivity and Kindness through Good Neighboring, and giving Recognition for Participation by showing Appreciation through Selfless Celebrations in Communities
In Hopes of bringing the full potential to Communities World Wide
Ahola'alohA your welcoming to "A Hello Good Life"
We hope Everyone enjoys and jumps on board. Thanks for your time
Times were at a all time low , before i started putting Self Health into my Daily routine .
Self Health really brought me back to life after i found myself struggling with addiction and depression .
Self Health really brought me back to life after i found myself struggling with addiction and depression .
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