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Resolving to Make Life Better

January 6, 2023 by Jana Wesson-Martin

Several years ago on a cold day in early January, I got up early to work out. The gym was packed.  I went up to the front desk to chat with the owner until a treadmill became available.  The owner assured me, however, that by mid-February, things would resume back to normal:  “Jana, most people break new year’s resolutions about exercise.”  Sure, I thought, but not everyone.  Some people do actually keep resolutions. 

It reminded me of a stark remark made by a professor when I was in grad school and had two young children. “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.” Times were hard.  Money was tight. My husband was the only one employed. And it was challenging to find time to study. 

We know the basics of good health.  And it’s not so much that we can separate physical health from mental health from soulful health because they are ever interrelated.  This year I’m concentrating on these things…

NATURE:  I want to be in the green, to sit outside and eat a sandwich, to take my dog for more walks, to go hiking more and enjoy the beautiful weather in the San Antonio area.  Researchers from Arizona State University found that setting aside just 20 minutes a day to stroll outside and get some sun exposure or sit in a place that puts you in contact with some aspect of nature can significantly lower your stress hormone levels.

SLEEP:   I simply must reduce screen time. Have you ever opened Pinterest or social media, and then looked up to discover that three hours of precious time had passed? I want to integrate a sleep ritual, listening to Enya’s peaceful lovely music.  Good sleep is essential for overall health.  A good night’s rest offers so many benefits.  Adequate sleep can increase productivity, improve mood, boost the immune system. 

JOURNALING:   Freewriting is never really free because it takes you somewhere.  Journaling is a practice I often recommend to my clients.  It is discovery.  It can help the writer find answers.

MINDFULNESS and MEDITATION Anxiety can nag at anyone, and it can be easy to let the idea of the future or past experiences inform your reality of the present. Mindfulness means doing everything you can to be grateful for what you have in the moment, where you are in life.

MINIMALIZING:  I have too much stuff, and I’m going to declutter.  I want to be less consumeristic. 

And one last one…for us all…

Think about what you resolve to do, to be in 2023.  Start slow and create a Plan of Action.

It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day.  Happy New Year.

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February 12, 2024

Ray has been an extremely effective therapist utilizing a multitude of different techniques, including talk therapy and EMDR. He is very intuitive, kind, and sensitive to his patient's needs. Cannot recommend him enough.

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February 9, 2024

I love this place. Office is super helpful for scheduling and payments. I do all my appointments online. My counselor Raymund Begaye is always professional and helpful, and offers different therapies including talk therapy and EMDR. Counseling with Ray has improved my quality of life and ability to handle, and enjoy (!), my life.

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February 9, 2024

I have dealt with 2 therapists in the past, and I can tell you from experience that Raymund Begaye is world class. He has all the wisdom, grace and savvy of Hannibal Lector without the cannibalistic tendencies. Always selfless, supportive, and non judgemental, meeting Raymund has been a huge blessing in my life. I know from the bottom of my heart that he got into this business because he cares about people and the human element. He also thinks outside of the box. His knowledge and ability to conduct EMDR sessions have been pure gold. I was skeptical at first about EMDR, but after several sessions with Raymund I can honestly say past traumatic experiences that have kept me in a state of bondage, are not as intense as they once were. Raymund is a true American hero in many ways. He saved many lives fighting for our great country, and he continues to save lives by providing hope to the hopeless.

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Stefanie Anderson
February 9, 2024

I've been seeing Ray for over 3 years now. He has helped me work through so much of my trauma. We started with talk therapy and it was a big help. As we opened up through my past traumas, we utilized the EMDR therapy, and let me tell you, it works wonders. I'm not sure of the exact science behind why EMDR works but I promise it does. I've come along way from the start of my therapy journey. Ray is very patient, understanding, and even when you think he doesn't get it, he does. He's always been very reassuring and has let me ease into dealing with my past. I think I found my therapist for life because before him, I had gone through several therapists that never made me feel like I'm being heard. I would recommend the EMDR therapy to anyone. Thanks InMindOut for employing such a wonderful therapist. Please don't let him go anywhere lol.

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February 8, 2024

My therapist has been Ray B since fall of 2021. I was diagnosed with PTSD after the death of my husband. We were together 24 years and have a son. I know I'm alive today thanks to God and Ray. His techniques, patience, experience, care, effort, ideas and many more I can't think of, have been amazing. Ray is a blessing in my life.

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February 3, 2024

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Charles Earley
January 17, 2024

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Jessica Wicklund
December 25, 2023

I saw your video on FailArmy. Sorry your beautiful ferns got stolen. If I ever make it to your area I’ll have to stop by and check it out. Looks like a cool place!

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