Supervision With A Vision

Heather and I are talking about how we use To-Do Lists

• Constantly thinking about to dos is stressful
• Same stress thinking about to do as doing them
• Shift to done lists, plan to complete

Heather and I would want to hear about how you manage your to do list, making the most effective. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-of-self-improvement/202412/are-your-to-do-lists-torturing-you

Heather and I are talking about complainers

• People are complainers
• This is not endearing
• Complaints can guide positive change

Heather and I would want to hear about a complaint that you turned into magic, and you love the outcome.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202501/complaints-can-solve-problems

Heather and I are talking about titles

• Sometimes have been given to us
• Titles can minimize our work
• New titles fit corporate or cultural changes
• We can change this

Heather and I would want to hear what you and the people work with call yourselves.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/abcs-of-child-psychiatry/202501/prescriber-provider-and-other-titles-doctors-despise

Heather and I are talking about throwing in the towel

• Chasing goals
• Giving up is a choice
• Let it Go

Heather and I would want to hear about goals you gave up on and how you celebrated. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-and-the-brain/202412/winners-do-quit-dare-to-give-up

Heather and I are talking about making the most out of a NO

• Strong emotions reveal values
• Refusing things as they are leads to creativity 
• Refusal moves us to action

Heather and I would love to hear about NOs that you have turned into a win.  

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-bigger/202412/the-art-of-refusal

Heather and I are talking about beginnings and endings. 

• Set the tone
• Lasting impression
• Beginnings and endings shape the future

Heather and I would love to hear about some of your favorite beginnings and endings.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-journey-of-your-life/202409/bookends-the-power-of-beginnings-and-endings-in-interaction
 

Heather and I are talking about trusting yourself. 

• Trust yourself before others will trust you
• Sincerity, reliability, competence
• You can grow trust in yourself

Heather and I would love to hear about some of ways you help your supervisees learn to trust themselves.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/speak-easy/202410/before-anyone-else-can-trust-you-you-have-to-trust-yourself

Heather and I are talking about the impact of artificial intelligence on counseling. 

• We lose the beauty of human imperfection
• Inconvenience allows space for creativity
• Imperfections and creativity keep us engaged 

Heather and I would love to hear about what keeps you feeling creative and engaged.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202410/the-beauty-of-inconvenience-in-an-age-of-ai
 

Heather and I are talking about feeling like we are running out of time. 

• What is your mindset about time?
• Time is valuable
• Learn to be in the moment

Heather and I would love to hear about ways that you prioritize your time.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202407/a-healthy-relationship-with-time-means-a-fulfilling-life
 

Heather and I are talking about rituals that can turn your life around. 

• Schedule time to tackle the day to day
• Schedule idle time
• Plan for a recap

Heather and I would love to hear about rituals that help you to be your best. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202408/3-monthly-ritual-days-thatll-help-you-turn-your-life-around 

Heather and I are talking about when pride gets in the way.   

• Overestimation of abilities
• Decreases team work
• Pride makes you play defense

Can you tell Heather and I about when you see pride getting in the way of counseling?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/considerations-of-character/202407/how-does-pride-affect-sports-performance

Heather and I are talking about learning lessons we learn in life transitions.  

• Be more aware of your feelings
• Find your people
• Be kind to yourself

Can you tell Heather and I how you are kind to yourself during transition? 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-of-your-mind/202406/5-life-lessons-for-my-son-before-he-leaves-for-college

Heather and I are talking about how we feel about aging as a supervisor.  

• Ageism is in the eye of beholder
• Internalized messages
• Coping? Self esteem, be healthy, find joy and meaning

Heather and I want to hear about how think about yourself as an aging supervisor. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-search-for-meaning-after-age-50/202406/finding-meaning-in-the-natural-process-of-aging

Heather and I are talking about tempering a tantrum. 

• Distressing
• Focus on behaviors
• Move forward and reflect

Heather and I want to hear about times you have defused a temper tantrum. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/202404/6-ideas-for-tempering-the-tantrums-in-your-partner