by Matt Bonds | Dec 24, 2025 | Self Discovery
Ambivalence is a signal, not a problem. Motivational Interviewing research treats ambivalence as data — it tells you where your values and habits conflict (Miller & Rollnick, 2013). Skill: Write “Pros/Cons of change” with radical honesty. Look for... 
by Matt Bonds | Dec 22, 2025 | Self Discovery
An external compass (titles, likes, awards) gives short-lived reward. An internal one (values, meaning, connection) predicts well-being and resilience (Deci & Ryan, 2008). Skill: Ask yourself: “Am I chasing their goals or my?” Replace one external goal this week... 
by Chelsea Sanders | Aug 7, 2022 | Self Discovery
Written by Dr. Chelsea Sanders How Fear Shows Up in Daily Life Fear shows up in a lot of sneaky ways for some really important reasons, but if we aren’t aware of it, it can dictate our lives in ways that don’t actually serve us. How does fear show up for you? Think...