by Matt Jones, M.A., LPC, CADC Like most people, I’ve had days where almost everything seems to go right – I woke up feeling rested, hit all the green lights on the road and at work, and enjoyed my evening before falling asleep. I’ve also had days in which everything appeared to go wrong –…
by Matt Jones, M.A., L.P.C., C.A.D.C We learn at a very young age the social rules of society, which often means that we can’t always share exactly what we’re thinking. The brilliant and often misunderstood Freud stated that children must learn to restrict their desires and learn to act in a socially appropriate manner. As…
by Matt Jones, M.A., L.P.C., C.A.D.C Life is uncertain, but we pretend otherwise. We seek out certainty by telling ourselves over and over again that we’ll be happy at some point in the future. We look forward to moving to a new location, landing a new job, or purchasing those cool new shoes that you…
One Step to a Better Commute by Matt Jones, M.A., L.P.C., C.A.D.C. Do you get sick of looking at the same things each day while communing to and from work? As a Chicago commuter, I’ve observed many people including myself that spend a significant amount of time distracting themselves. Whether by catching up on some…
Matt Jones, MA, LPC, CADC There’s no time quite like summertime in Chicago. The city sparkles as buildings reflect beautiful blue skies and white clouds, beach memberships are at an all-time high, and downtown streets are crowded with tourists searching for some retail magic. However, with all of this beauty around us, there’s also a…