Steven Reshey LCSW

07/11/2025

🌅 Friday Wind-Down

Theme: Making Space for Joy & Rest
Friday Wind-Down is here 😌
You’ve carried a lot this week—emotionally, physically, mentally. Today, we shift from effort to ease.
Because rest isn’t something to earn. It’s something you deserve.

🧩 Take-Home:
What does rest look like for you? Not just sleep—but joy, stillness, laughter?

🛠️ Strategy:
Tonight, carve out one hour of intentional restoration:
📚 Read something for fun
🎶 Listen to your favorite music
🕯️ Light a candle and do nothing
Whatever your nervous system needs—give it permission to exist.

07/10/2025

🧭 Thoughtful Thursday

Theme: Changing Negative Self-Talk

Welcome to Thoughtful Thursday 💭
What we say to ourselves matters. A lot.
Many of us carry inner voices from the past that are critical, doubting, or harsh. But guess what? You’re allowed to rewrite the script.

🧩 Take-Home:
What’s one sentence you often say to yourself that you’d never say to a friend?

🛠️ Strategy:
Today, name your inner critic—give it a silly name (like “Judgy Judy” or “Negative Ned”) to take away its power.
Then, practice reframing:
“I always mess up.” → “I’ve had challenges, but I’m learning.”
It’s not fake. It’s compassionate correction.

07/09/2025

🌊 Wellness Wednesday

Theme: Creating an Emotional Safety Plan

Happy Wellness Wednesday 💚
When life feels chaotic, it helps to have a plan. Just like a fire drill prepares us for emergencies, an emotional safety plan can support us during stress or panic.

🧩 Take-Home:
When was the last time you gave yourself permission to prepare for hard moments?

🛠️ Strategy:
Create your Emotional Safety Toolkit:
1. A list of calming activities (walk, music, warm shower)
2. 3 people you can call/text
3. 1 mantra or affirmation (“This moment will pass.”)
Write it out. Keep it visible. Use it when the waves come.

07/08/2025

🛠️ Take-Action Tuesday

Theme: Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance

Take-Action Tuesday is here 🚀
Procrastination isn’t always laziness—it’s often rooted in fear, overwhelm, or self-doubt.
Today’s your day to chip away at what you’ve been avoiding.

🧩 Take-Home:
Is there something small you can complete that would bring relief if it were done?

🛠️ Strategy:
Use the “2-Minute Rule”: If it takes 2 minutes or less, do it now.
✅ Answer that email
✅ Throw in the laundry
✅ Schedule the appointment
Action breaks anxiety’s grip.

07/07/2025

🧠 Mindful Monday

Theme: Reclaiming the Present Moment

Welcome to Mindful Monday 🌱
It’s easy to live in the past or future—rehashing old conversations or spiraling about what’s next. But real power lives in the now.
Let today be about noticing. Pause. Breathe. Be where your feet are.

🧩 Take-Home:
What does it feel like to stop and just be? Even for 30 seconds?

🛠️ Strategy:
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique today:
• 5 things you see
• 4 things you can touch
• 3 things you hear
• 2 things you can smell
• 1 thing you can taste
Write down how your body feels after. That’s mindfulness in action.

05/27/2025

Take Action Tuesday:
One Small Step Beats a Perfect Plan

We often wait until the “right moment” or the “perfect plan” to take action. But real change doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from action and doing.

Whether it’s a cluttered space, a text you need to send, or a goal you’ve been avoiding, action is the antidote to anxiety.

Today’s Mental Health Exercise:
Pick ONE small task you’ve been putting off—something that takes 5 minutes or less.
Now go do it!! No perfection, just momentum.

Ideas:
• Send that work email
• Drink a glass of water
• Put one item away
• Text someone back
• Step outside for 3 minutes

Your brain loves progress more than perfection.

05/26/2025

“Start Small. Stay Steady.”

Too often, we wait for the perfect time to make changes—when life calms down, when we have more energy, when we feel ready.

But healing, growth, and clarity don’t require perfect conditions. They just need small, repeated efforts in imperfect moments.

This week, try this:
Choose one area in your life that’s been feeling chaotic—your sleep, your boundaries, your inner dialogue—and do one small thing to bring some order to it. Write it down. Hold yourself to it.

It doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.

Take-home exercise:
Write a 3-sentence “reset” plan for the week:
1. What do I want to feel more of?
2. What one action will support that?
3. What do I need to let go of?

05/24/2025

SATURDAY SELF-REFLECTION

The weekend is here—but how much of it have you actually saved for yourself?

We often fill our time with errands, obligations, and other people’s needs… and then wonder why we feel so drained.
Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s how we recharge enough to keep going.

This weekend, let’s reclaim some time.

Take-Home Exercise:
Take out your phone or planner and block off one hour just for you.
Label it: “Me Time.”
No multitasking. No guilt. Just something that fills your cup—reading, napping, walking, journaling, sitting in silence.
Then protect that time like you would any other appointment.

You deserve your own attention.

05/23/2025

05/15/2024

Great reading from one of my favorite books to use for daily reflections - The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

05/08/2024

Happy Worry Wednesday, everyone!

Today's mantra is, "When in doubt, figure it out!" We all face conflicts in our daily lives - personal, professional, or even internal. But, the key lies in how we resolve these conflicts. Handling conflict can be intimidating but with the right techniques, it can be a breeze. So, without wasting any more time, let's dive into some specific conflict resolution techniques that can help you navigate through tricky situations.

1. **Active Listening**: This is the most important step of all. Listen to the other person's perspective without interrupting. Understand their feelings, needs, and concerns. This shows respect for their viewpoint and lays the foundation for a fruitful discussion.

2. **Effective Communication**: Be clear, concise, and direct about what you're feeling or what you want without blaming or criticizing the other party. Use "I" statements instead of "You" statements to avoid sounding accusatory.

3. **Seek a Win-Win Solution**: The goal of conflict resolution is not to 'win' but to resolve the conflict with mutual satisfaction. Look for solutions that meet both parties' needs.

4. **Focus on the Present and Future, Not the Past**: When addressing a conflict, focus on the issue at hand. Bringing up past conflicts can lead to resentment and hinder resolution.

5. **Use a Mediator**: If a resolution seems impossible, don't hesitate to seek help from an unbiased third party. This could be a friend, colleague, or professional mediator.

6. **Take a Break**: If the conflict becomes too heated, take a break and cool down. This can prevent things from escalating and provide an opportunity to reflect on the situation.

Remember, "When in doubt, figure it out!" Don't avoid conflicts, face them with these techniques and you'll see how smoothly things can be resolved. Treat every conflict as an opportunity for growth and understanding.

Wish you a worry-free Wednesday!

05/01/2024

Hello everyone! 🌞

Welcome to another "Worry Wednesday" post, where we address the things that trouble our minds and seek solutions together.

Today, let's talk about that pesky little habit we all seem to have – overthinking.🤔 We often find ourselves in a cycle of 'what ifs' and 'maybes', which can lead to stress and anxiety. It's important to remember that we're not alone in this and there are ways to cope!

Coping mechanisms are essential in managing our thoughts and feelings. Here are a few that can help with overthinking:

1. Mindfulness: 💭 Being present in the moment can help us reduce overthinking. Try focusing on your surroundings or your breath to stay grounded in the present.

2. Journaling: 📝 Write down your thoughts. It helps to see them on paper and recognize patterns or triggers.

3. Physical Activity: 🏃‍♂️ Exercise can be a great stress reliever and can help clear your mind.

4. Self-care: 🧘‍♀️ Do something that you enjoy, like reading a book or taking a bath. It's okay to take a break and do something just for you.

5. Seek Professional Help: 👩‍⚕️ If overthinking is causing significant distress, it's okay to seek help from a therapist or counselor.

Remember, it's okay to have worries. It's human. But being stuck in a loop of overthinking doesn't have to be the norm.

These are not solutions by no means but are tips to try out in your day to day routine -
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/04/01/stuck-overthinking-14-tricks-to-recenter-yourself/?sh=4dc69aec64c9

To maintain focus and be productive, it’s important to know how to recenter your mind before thoughtful deliberation turns into analysis paralysis.