Hello,
How are you? My name is Sheri, and yours?
What’s been on your mind?
What would you like to unpack today?
It has been so nice to meet you and as a result, I’d like to get to know a little bit more about you… So, what are your interests, and what do you like to do to really enjoy yourself????
Don’t worry, I have plenty of time… I’ll wait.
Awe, come on, tell me what it is? I’m sure you can think of something right?
Does this conversation sound familiar to you? Well, if it does… I’d like to let you in on a little secret...
It seems to me like you’ve lost your hat.
“What hat, you ask?
The Self-hat, that is!
Everyone has hats. In fact, people will often wear a sundry of them every day, and even change them throughout the day to engage in certain roles or tasks.
There are many hats, like mom-hat, dad-hat, sibling-hat, son/daughter-hat, work-hat, and friend-hat to name a few.
The trouble with having so many hats, increases the risk of losing the self-hat, and ultimately losing you.
It happens much of the time with people just like me and you.
For example, that mom that gets stuck in mom role and loses touch with everything about herself. The working father, that lives in the future, thinking about work and unable to enjoy the present moment with family. The friend that has a hard time asserting boundaries when friends take advantage. That sibling that wants to break free of the adult role in the household as a result of an absent parent.
These are some examples, just to name a few. If you look up and suddenly cannot remember what inspires, motivates, or interests you, and you have not done anything for yourself in quite a while. The time is now, to put on your Self-hat and make a daring and bold entrance!
Looking good!
Now, remember to wear your Self-hat a few times throughout the week, for a classic, never grows old.
Be Well,
Sheri Murray, AMFT, APCC
If you need to find that Self-hat, Sheri Murray is a good one to help you find it. Call us today to work with Sheri.