Formosa Wellness - Lisa King, LPC

11/16/2025

🌟 Sunday Soul Ignition: The Architect's Blueprint 🌟

Today is not just the end of the weekend; it is the Sabbath of Strategy.

The week ahead is an unbuilt masterpiece, and you are the sole architect. The foundation was laid by your past efforts, and the raw materials are the 168 hours stretching before you.

🔨 Your Sunday Assignment:

1. Stop Dreaming, Start Drafting: Close the mental tab on 'someday' and open the blueprint for 'this week.' What is the single, tangible pillar you must construct? Not a wish, but a design spec.

2. Define Your Angle of Attack: The week will throw resistance at you. Identify the potential friction points—the procrastination, the distraction, the doubt—and draw up the counter-measures right now. A challenge defined is a challenge already half-defeated.

3. Charge Your Core: Rest is not inactivity; it is kinetic energy storage. Do something today that fills your well—a quiet walk, an inspiring book, a deep connection. You are charging the battery that will power your ambition.

Do not let Monday dictate your pace.

Today, you set the tempo.

Today, you visualize the victory.

Go forth and draft a week you’ll be proud to inhabit!

11/16/2025

Have you ever felt invisible in a conversation, where every response somehow shifts focus away from you and back to the other person? 🌀 It’s not just disappointing—it can be emotionally draining. Lisa King, MS, LPC, explores these patterns and offers heartfelt, practical methods for reclaiming your space in dialogues and setting boundaries, so your voice truly gets heard. Read on and discover ways to navigate these interactions with empathy and care. 🌼💬 Click below to learn how you can best handle self-centered communicators and protect your emotional well-being.

We've all been there. You're catching up with a friend or family member, genuinely interested in their life, and sharing a bit of your own. But then, something shifts. Every path in the conversation seems to lead back to them. You might be mid-story, or sharing a personal reflection, and suddenly, t...

11/16/2025

Have you ever thought about the conversations that truly connect us? 💬 This blog dives into meaningful questions that go beyond surface chit-chat. Exploring core passions, values, and reflections can foster true understanding and connection. 🌍 Discover how to transform everyday talks into something profound and transformative. Click the link to learn more and start practicing this art of meaningful exchange today! 🌟

We've all been there: the casual greeting, the quick, automatic reply. "How are you?" "Fine, busy." "How's work?" "Same old."These exchanges are polite, but they rarely connect. They skim the surface, focusing on what we do or what we have achieved, rather than who we are and what genuinely lights u...

11/15/2025

✨ Doing nothing is still a choice. 💭 Inaction often speaks louder than action, shaping our lives in ways we might not even realize. Explore how recognizing ‘non-choices’ can open the door to intentional change in this reflective blog by Lisa King, MS, LPC. Your healing journey matters. 🌊 Read more here: https://wix.to/qrrm21e 📖

We often think of choice as an active process: deciding between options A and B, saying "yes" or "no," or taking a specific action. But one of the most profound and often overlooked truths of life is this: Choosing to do nothing is still choosing.In the grand tapestry of our lives, there is no true....

11/15/2025

Therapy isn't a sign of brokenness; it's a courageous step toward wholeness. 🌱 In today's article, Lisa King explores how therapy fosters strength, growth, and self-awareness. Let's challenge outdated stigmas and celebrate the bravery of healing together. Share your thoughts below! 💬🧠

There's a persistent, harmful whisper in our society: "People who go to therapy are the ones with the problems."This outdated notion paints those seeking professional help as weak, overly emotional, or fundamentally "broken" and "needy." It implies that only the severely dysfunctional need therapy,....

11/15/2025

Navigating family dynamics can be a journey. 🌳 Not every challenging relative is 'toxic'—and learning the distinctions between immature, unhealthy, and truly toxic behaviors is essential for setting boundaries and finding peace. 🛤 Dive into the signs, strategies, and insights that can empower your healing process. 💙 Start exploring now:

The word "toxic" has become a popular catch-all for any difficult relationship, but when it comes to family, clarity is crucial. Not every relative who causes you stress is "toxic." Understanding the distinct differences between immature, unhealthy, and truly toxic behavior is the key to setting eff...

11/15/2025

Navigating the complexity of family dynamics can be both painful and liberating. In our latest blog post, we delve into the importance of boundaries and self-care when relationships with family members become sources of harm. Learn about strategies for fostering emotional resilience and making purposeful choices for your well-being. 🌟 Click to read Lisa King's insights on embracing your own self-preservation journey: https://wix.to/WuHzjYZ

We’ve all been there—a moment where a family member has hurt us, whether intentionally or not, and the apology we desperately need never comes. The refusal to take responsibility, or even acknowledge the pain they've caused, can feel like a deep, persistent wound, especially when it comes from t...

11/15/2025

"Stop checking the horizon for tomorrow. The most brilliant light of your life is shining right here, right now. Breathe it in, and let this moment be enough."

Lisa King, LPC

11/15/2025

Formosa Wellness is excited to announce that very soon we will have online courses available for purchase. These will be self-guided courses on various topics written and created by Lisa King, LPC. Stay tuned for more information coming very soon!

11/14/2025

Parenting is a journey, and navigating its terrain can often feel overwhelming. In our latest blog, we delve into the nuances of parenting styles, especially focusing on the transition from authoritarian to authoritative methods. Discover ways to foster connection, grace, and understanding, leaving behind the emotional challenges of rigidity. Let's explore how embracing warmth and clear expectations can redefine your family relationships. 🌟 Read more and join the conversation on how to build healthy, compassionate bonds with your children.

Parenting is a profound journey, but navigating the many philosophies can be overwhelming. Understanding the basic models—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved—is a crucial first step in building a healthy relationship with your child.While all styles have their nuances, one, ...

11/14/2025

The week is closing and you made it. Take a deep, slow breath right now. Trauma healing isn't a race to the finish line, but a sculpting of the self. This Friday, recognize that you are not chipping away at what is broken, but gently uncovering what is resilient. Let the weight of the week's necessary defenses soften. Give yourself permission to be fully present with the quiet victory of this moment: You survived, and you are building. You are not defined by the story of the wound, but by the quiet, daily courage it takes to write the next, kinder chapter.

Rest today. Rise with resilience on Monday. 🌿💬

11/14/2025

For anyone navigating the profound challenges of autoimmune conditions and trauma, you're not alone. 🌟 Dive into Lisa King's deeply personal journey through healing, resilience, and understanding how trauma influences the body. Her story illuminates the importance of a holistic, empathetic approach to recovery. Let's embrace our paths, however complex they may be. 💛

In 2011, I believed a partial hysterectomy would be the turning point in a long struggle with debilitating symptoms: crushing fatigue, persistent swelling, unexplained pain, rashes, and disruptive gastrointestinal issues, often accompanied by nausea. I imagined a future free from these burdens. Inst...