CHART YOUR COURSE

Aimless wandering can be an enjoyable and sometimes profitable activity; however, if you want to accomplish something, you’ll probably find that it’s best not to count on serendipity to save the day. Pilots are required to file a flight plan before taking off. Lenders require a business plan before they lend money. If you haven’t defined goals for your relationship recently, you may find this exercise helpful in getting you started making the changes you are looking for.

Between now and your next session, make a list of the things you would like to change in your relationship.

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When you are finished with counseling, what will be different that will make you able to look back on the things you wanted to change and say to yourself, “Getting into counseling and doing the work I did there was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my relationship”?

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What will be or perhaps has been the first and smallest sign that change is beginning?

When you notice that first change, what can you do to keep the ball rolling?

Remember to bring completed work sheet to your next appointment.