Author: Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

• Are You “Shoulding” on Yourself?

  

  Feeling stuck? Sometimes we get in our own way by thinking that we should take one particular path to reach our goal. Stop “shoulding” on yourself!

  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Goals, Perception

  All roads lead to Rome, Equifinality, Goals, Perception, Running, Shoulding, Writing

• Stop Catastrophic Thinking in Its Tracks

  

  Worried about worst-case scenarios? Swat catastrophic thinking on the nose and stop it in its tracks. Live with calm, courage, and confidence!

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  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Anxiety

  Anxiety, Anxious thinking, Catastrophic thinking, Catastrophizing, The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)

• Four Thoughts that Helped Me Start a New, Healthy Habit

  

  Looking to start a healthy, new habit? Need support for your intentions and motivation? Here are four thoughts, or affirmations, to help you reach your goal.

  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Goals

  Accountability, Affirmations, Anabolic energy, Goals, Habits, Intentions, Motivation, Running, SMART goals, Support

• Where Do You Want to Go?

  

  Help yourself reach your goals and resolutions in the new year with anabolic thinking instead of catabolic thinking. The way you think may make a difference!

  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Goals

  Anabolic energy, Bruce D. Schneider, Catabolic energy, Catastrophic thinking, Energy Leadership, Goals, New Year, Resolutions, Selective attention and memory, Thoughts

• The Gift of Anxiety

  

  We usually think about anxiety as a burden. What if we were able to think about it as a gift? What would this shift in thought help make possible for us?

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  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Anxiety, Perspective

  Anxiety, Calm, Christmas, Confidence, Courage, Growth, Healing, Holiday season, Perspective, Thoughts

• Got Angst? Give Thanks!

  

  Struggling with anxiety? Feeling stressed? Think Thanksgiving all year round, and shift your perspective through practicing gratitude.

  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Anxiety, Gratitude, Perspective, Podcast Episode

  Angst, Anxiety, Attention, Calm, Cognitive behavioral approach, Confidence, Gratitude, Perspective, Selective attention and memory, Thanksgiving

• Show that Gremlin Some Sun!

  

  When we expose our negative core beliefs to the light of day — become aware of them, identify them, and challenge them — they begin to lose their power.

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  Scott Kahler, PhD, LMFT, CPC

  Energy Blocks

  Anabolic energy, Anxiety, Assumptions, Catabolic energy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Energy blocks, Energy Leadership Coaching, Gremlins, Inner Critic, Interpretations, Limiting beliefs, Perception