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Schawn Austin | Healing History Counseling

Remember to Dance

January 26, 2018 by Schawn Austin Leave a Comment

When living with, and when healing from, childhood trauma it can be difficult to notice the bright spots. It is vital that we learn to be aware of those little happy moments. When we feel sad we actually are less likely to notice those things that are not sad and more likely to notice those things that will make us more sad. Taking the time to keep track of even the smallest joy can help us shift our whole mood. Consider keeping a joy or gratitude journal. Or simply list each night as you get ready for sleep everything good that you noticed or experienced today. At first you may have to really work at it. You may have to seek out things at first - I recommend cute animals online (there are always a zillion to find). Keep doing it, even if the first week has the same two things everyday. Over time you will start noticing more, and your list will grow, and a tiny shift will happen in your mood, then a little more. It won't make living with or healing childhood trauma easy. But it can make it less hard. And that is a good thing.

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