Kist Counseling

Kist Counseling Counseling for anxiety, OCD, relationships, and stress.

✨ The world is a mirror, reflecting back what you believe about yourself.If you cling to the belief that you’re not good...
06/23/2025

✨ The world is a mirror, reflecting back what you believe about yourself.
If you cling to the belief that you’re not good enough, that’s all you’ll see—your flaws, your doubts, your limits.
But what if you shifted your focus?
What if you started noticing the moments where you are embodying the version of you that you’re becoming?
Let go of the beliefs that no longer serve you. Be flexible. Be curious.
Your self-perception shapes your reality—so choose beliefs that uplift, expand, and align with the person you’re becoming. 💫

We waste so much energy chasing what-ifs and battling invisible fears. The truth? Life only ever unfolds in this moment....
06/02/2025

We waste so much energy chasing what-ifs and battling invisible fears.

The truth? Life only ever unfolds in this moment. Not in the regrets of the past or the worries of tomorrow.

Every choice you make right now is shaping your reality.

Choose presence. Choose now.

Ever notice how one anxious thought can spiral into a whole highlight reel?That’s your brain doing what it does best: cr...
05/21/2025

Ever notice how one anxious thought can spiral into a whole highlight reel?

That’s your brain doing what it does best: creating content. The more attention you give a certain thought, the more your brain serves you with similar ones — like an internal algorithm.

➡️ Focus on fear? It’ll feed you more fear.
➡️ Focus on gratitude? You’ll start noticing more things you are grateful for.
Your attention is the algorithm. What you give attention to, your brain recommends. 👀

Be intentional with your focus — you’re training your internal feed every day.

"Feel it to experience it."We often try to outrun, numb, or distract ourselves from uncomfortable emotions. But the more...
05/06/2025

"Feel it to experience it."

We often try to outrun, numb, or distract ourselves from uncomfortable emotions. But the more we resist our feelings, the stronger they tend to become.

When you sit with your feelings—without judgment—you give them space to move through you instead of getting stuck.

✨ Emotions are messengers, not threats.
✨ Avoiding them gives them power.
✨ Honoring them helps us heal.

Let yourself feel. You don’t have to fix it—just witness it.

Ever feel like your mind won't stop spinning?That's the worrier in you — stuck in your thoughts, playing out every possi...
05/06/2025

Ever feel like your mind won't stop spinning?

That's the worrier in you — stuck in your thoughts, playing out every possible what-if, but never moving forward. It feels exhausting, like running in place.

Now meet the warrior — not fearless, but brave. A warrior accepts uncertainty and welcomes discomfort, because they know what truly matters. They take action, even when it's hard, even when it hurts.

The difference? One gets stuck. The other moves with purpose.

Be a warrior, not a worrier.

Your mental health matters—just as much as your physical health. 💚Taking care of your mind isn’t a weakness, it’s a form...
05/02/2025

Your mental health matters—just as much as your physical health. 💚
Taking care of your mind isn’t a weakness, it’s a form of strength. Whether it’s setting boundaries, seeking therapy, resting, or simply asking for help—these are all signs of courage.

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s normalize healing.
Because mental health is health.


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Happy Valentine's Day! Spoil yourself with compassion today.
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! Spoil yourself with compassion today.

Winter is a wonderful time to slow down and find comfort and stillness. Can you take a moment to practice observing your...
01/20/2025

Winter is a wonderful time to slow down and find comfort and stillness. Can you take a moment to practice observing your breath and give yourself permission to pause? Happy wintering! ❄️

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