by Carl Mothes | Dec 3, 2020 | Mens Therapy BLOG
Absurdity is a concept in which I’d like to dive deeper. We’re going to use the previous post about if/then self narratives to wade further. So here’s the clunky link to introduce absurdity as a concept: Take the thought of just needing to do X in order to do Y. We...
by Carl Mothes | Sep 22, 2020 | Mens Therapy BLOG
“Once I get those new shoes then I’ll be all set to head to the gym and start working out.” “Once I get back from vacation, then I have this whole new diet plan I’ll start.” “Once I get through this project at work, then I’ll dial back...
by Carl Mothes | Jul 20, 2020 | Mens Therapy BLOG
Typically I refrain from offering specific “how-to” steps toward a desired outcome. My mindset is usually focused on discerning and discussing principles which can then be applied to life on an individual level. I often scoff at universal “how-to’s”...
by Carl Mothes | May 22, 2020 | Mens Therapy BLOG
In the previous post I described a feeling of frustration, guilt, and/or shame over a sense of ‘un-accomplishment’ during this pandemic. Specifically, this feeling stems from desired pursuits we carry in the back of our minds, that have become more present...
by Carl Mothes | May 1, 2020 | Mens Therapy BLOG, Uncategorized
There seems to be this pervasive feeling of needing to be (or at least thinking that we need to be) productive during this time of lock-down and Stay at Home Orders. Throughout this pandemic, I’ve talked with my clients and many seem to have a degree of this...
