Maria Grace Wolk MA, LMFT

Motivation is built as we gain momentum Day 80 of my running streak, y’all! I can’t believe I’m still going. Running outside everyday for at least a mile or more. It sure hasn’t been easy. Running while on vacation, in rain, snow, stormy wind, even while feeling nauseous after getting the covid vaccine- I still managed to get myself out there and got those miles in. I’ve also had several of those days when I just wanted to stay in bed and many times struggling to find the... ounce of motivation to get out there. But there’s that little voice in my headmaybe not so little, more like the bossy voice in my head that reminds me You made it this far, why stop now? I have to keep the momentum because that is how motivation is built. Motivation is the feeling; the willingness to reach your goal and momentum is the action that can get us closer to what we want to achieve. If you’re like me and have had those unmotivated dayswhether it’s getting back in shape or working on a project you’ve been neglecting because you are feeling like you are lacking motivation; try replacing that thought with lacking momentum instead; try taking smaller actions. Breaking down the tasks into smaller, manageable pieces to build that momentum..and keep going. Good luck! See more

The rise in brutal hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, particularly the elders have weighed heavily on me and for so many of us. Hate speech led to hate violence, and we need to stand together to amplify the voices of the oppressed. Please do not be silent. If you see something, say something. Follow #stopaapihate to continue to raise awareness Report hate incidents and learn more at stopaapihate.org. ... https://abcnews.go.com//violent-attacks-elderly-asi/story Thank you to @bloodygirlgang and @chinatownpretty for the beautiful illustration and photo with a powerful message.

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How to Help Kids with Anxiety 1. Empathize and Talk about it ~ Understand what they are experiencing and feeling. 2. Observe ~Pay attention to how their anxiety is expressed; observe any patterns in their behavior and what situations are triggering. 3. Help them face their fears ~take small steps and use positive reinforcement. 4. Build a Coping Kit ~ Collection of activities to help them express anxiety in a healthy way: breathing, drawing, playing etc.... 5. Problem Solving ~ Collaborate & allow them to generate ideas on their own. The goal is not to get rid of anxiety, as it is unrealistic for kids not to be anxious , but to help them understand that they can tolerate and manage these emotions, so the anxiety itself does not become scary. Visit my insta profile and DM me if you have any questions. Instagram @mariagracewolk_lmft See more