Posts tagged Behavior Change
When You Grow, Not Everyone Applauds: Why Family and Friends May Struggle with Your Positive Changes

You’d think that making positive changes like eating better, setting boundaries, moving your body, or managing stress would be something everyone around you celebrates. But sometimes, instead of support, you’re met with resistance, jokes, subtle criticism, or even distance.

As a health psychologist, I’ve seen this reaction more times than I can count, and it often surprises people who are genuinely trying to improve their well-being. If you’ve felt misunderstood or unsupported in your growth, you’re not alone, and it’s not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong.

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Why Knowing Your Values Can Help You Excel at EVERYTHING.

I have been talking to my clients and in the community talks that I’ve been giving about the importance of values. When our behaviors don’t match and support our top values we feel, well...icky and blah (very technical terms). It’s as if you are driving a car with deflated tires or you are cross-county skiing outside the packed path. It makes the task (and life) feel difficult and not fun. We feel unmotivated, unhappy and engage in behaviors that aren’t healthful or helpful to our growth.

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