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Helpful news for your mind and mood. Topics to inspire and empower, including positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), social-media awareness, and more. Michael Ceely LMFT, Berkeley therapist.
Ceely Counseling
3w ago
When times are tough, business owners and entrepreneurs need an emotional anchor to weather the storm. Writing a mission statement can help.
If you're a business owner or entrepreneur, you know how hard it is. You can hit barriers, be frustrated, and at times even feel like quitting. It's a tough job, but you chose it for a reason, right?
You chose to start your business because you were passionate about your particular product or service. You took the risk to work for yourself.
Sometimes though, you wonder if the risk is worth it. When you're feeling like this, you need to tap into a deep ..read more
Ceely Counseling
4M ago
Set yourself up for success by becoming an informed consumer on the process of therapy.
When finding a therapist, the San Francisco Bay Area offers a large variety of styles of psychotherapy, from psychodynamic to cognitive behavioral, to somatic… the list goes on.
Whatever style of therapy you choose, it's important to know what effective therapy looks like so you don't waste your time and money.
In this article, I outline what I believe are the six essential elements of effective psychotherapy. These are based on my experience as a cognitive behavioral therapist who specializes in men’s ..read more
Ceely Counseling
4M ago
Use these five strategies to get back into the groove after the holidays.
Got a case of the post-holiday blues? Hey, join the club!
The post-holiday blues happen because of a feeling of loss. After all those parties, travel, and social stimulation, it's natural to feel let down. It's a feeling of "back to reality."
If you're stuck in the post-holiday blues, I have five strategies to get you back on track and start feeling better.
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Some Signs of the Post-Holiday Blues
Feeling sad
Feeling lonely
Feeling grumpy
Low motivation
Sleeping more, or sleeping less
Changes in appeti ..read more
Ceely Counseling
9M ago
Recharge your motivation, conquer anxiety, and stave off isolation so you can keep winning in your business.
Are you an entrepreneur or business owner? One of the most challenging problems you'll face (if you haven't already!) is burnout.
In this article, I'll show you three ways to keep burnout at bay and stay energized so you can continue to win your entrepreneurial game.
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1. Recharge
"Yeah, I know" said George when his friend Dave told him he should take more breaks. George, like a lot of entrepreneurs, "knows" it's important to rest and recharge but he's is caught ..read more
Ceely Counseling
11M ago
5 Habits You Can Adopt for a Healthy Lifestyle
It seems lately that self-care has become overly complicated. A warm bath or a simple walk around the block no longer qualifies.
The definition of self-care has shifted toward luxury spas, expensive travel, and even retail therapy. This reimagining of self-care is thanks in part to advertisers and social media doing their usual thing: commoditizing everything.
As a result, self-care has been twisted into a sort of privileged practice accessible to only a few, while others are too bogged down in their daily lives to practice that "perfect self ..read more
Ceely Counseling
1y ago
A Conversion with Two Members of Men's Therapy Directory
In addition to my therapy practice, I am also the founder of Men's Therapy Directory (MTD) in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's great resource for men seeking therapy.
A while back, I had a great conversation with one of MTD's members, Yakov Barton , about his philosophy on depression and how it can leveraged as an opportunity for growth. The following are some highlights from our interview.
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Barriers & Readiness for Therapy
Michael Ceely: My guest is Dr. Yakov Barton, a licensed psychologist, speaker and instr ..read more
Ceely Counseling
1y ago
Two therapists discuss the importance of men's mental health.
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by psychologist Samantha Ruth about men's mental health on her podcast, The Be Ruthless Show. We talked about mental health for athletes, how to find the right therapist, and more. In this post, I share some highlights from the interview.
Note: this interview was recorded shortly after Hurricane Ian in Florida and the host, Samantha, refers to me as being "safe" after the storm.
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Stigmas and Barriers
Samantha Ruth: There are stigmas in mental health everywhere, but it d ..read more
Ceely Counseling
1y ago
Use acceptance, boundaries and empathy to have a better holiday.
Do you dread holidays with your family?
If so, it's likely due to a "dificult" family member. Maybe it's that cousin who talks about politics, or that uncle who drinks too much.
Whatever the challenge, family gatherings can be stressful. But this year doesn't have to be that way.
Holidays with your family CAN be better. Here are three strategies that can help.
Watch the Video [3:50] 1. Acceptance
The first strategy is acceptance. This doesn't mean you endorse your relatives' bad behavior.
It mea ..read more
Ceely Counseling
1y ago
Feeling trapped by your computer screen? Here's how to push back on all of those virtual meetings.
Before 2020, virtual meetings were a novel break from the conference room. Now it seems they’re the new default.
There seems to be a misconception that video meetings are less fatiguing than meeting in person. As a consequence, people are now inundated with back-to-back video meetings, with little time left for normal workday tasks.
Can you relate? If so, this article can help. I'll share some strategies on how you can advocate for your physical and mental health, and set limits on your scree ..read more
Ceely Counseling
1y ago
Learn to be more decisive by understanding the underlying causes of your indecision.
"I'm not sure if I'm indecisive. Maybe I am. Then again, maybe I'm not. What do you think?"
All humor aside, a lot of people struggle with indecision. From the mundane, like choosing items in the grocery store, to the serious, like getting married or deciding to switch careers.
Do you have a problem with being indecisive? If so, you're in good company.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the underlying causes of indecision and talk about seven strategies to help you be more decisive.
Introduction
No-W ..read more