Stay Counseling Center

02/19/2026

Love is complicated. It's chaotic, confusing, at times euphoric and at other times, it can feel harsh. Many people believe that they have no control over who they fall in love with. We are often attracted to people to deal with unresolved emotional issues we may not even be consciously aware of. If you find yourself having to turn yourself into a pretzel to earn or keep the love of someone else, you are having to try too hard. Chances are you don’t feel loved for who you are or free to express yourself fully.

When you invest your energy in loving yourself more, you are collecting the energy you have been dissipating and finally taking care of your own core needs. By healing yourself, you are opening the door to deeper, healthier relationships, starting with you. As you appreciate, trust and honor yourself more, don’t be surprised if others who appreciate you for who you are will cross your path too. That becomes a new criteria, and you won’t settle for anything less.

Comment a 🙌 if you agree!

02/17/2026

Year of the fire horse. A year of transformation.

Happy Lunar New Year!

02/16/2026

When emotions run high, create a little distance. Say your name, and talk to yourself like someone you care about. This tiny shift in language can create a huge shift in perspective. Use it to cool emotional intensity and to get your clarity back.

Drop a 💜 if you have tried it or are willing to.

02/15/2026

A sign to switch it up! 💫

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

When you get irritated or agitated and you don't know why, chances are your body is going into fight or flight. Redirect that energy into walking, and your system will tend to calm down. Walking helps burn off stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, signaling safety and calming the system.

So don’t overthink it - just walk, even for a few minutes.

Around the block. Around the room. Around the house.

Clarity often follows motion.

Drop a 💙 if you’re open to choosing movement.

02/10/2026

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02/10/2026

For my fellow Pittsburghers, if you have the opportunity, take a break today and step outside. Hold your face to the sunlight. The temperature feels balmy compared to the past month or so...I did this and it made me downright giddy. 😀

02/09/2026

True mindfulness isn't about avoiding the conflict; it's about being so rooted in your spiritual growth that the conflict no longer has the power to shake your soul.

02/06/2026

Then call me Courage. 👑🧘🏿‍♀️

02/05/2026

Sometimes you just need to float....

02/04/2026

A day late but still...😁

The Trance of Unworthiness 😂💕