Feeling Grateful: Why I Still Believe in Private Practice | IP 173

This week, I’m sharing a quick Thanksgiving-week reflection on why I still believe in private practice, even when the work feels hard… along with a simple exercise to help you reconnect with the good stuff in all of this.

(If you ever ask yourself if the hassle of owning a business is worth it - that exercise will help.)

As we head into the holiday here in the U.S., I know many of you have a lot on your plate. 🦃 #Understatement So I thought it might be nice to just take a quick pause before we all get REALLY busy and remember why the work we do matters.

So. Much.

Private practice isn’t always easy. Hardly ever, really… There are long days, last-minute cancellations, challenging client moments, and financial lessons we’d rather not learn. There’s the dance of managing a practice on top of having a life. And some seasons feel heavier than others. All of that is real.

So in this Reflection, I’ll share a few stories, insights, and reminders that help me stay grounded when things get tough…

…including a different way to think about gratitude.

Lord knows that gratitude doesn’t erase the challenges — but it does give them context. And it can reconnect us to the deeper purpose behind our work.

So in this episode, you’ll hear…

• Why private practice still matters, even in the tough times. (Perhaps especially in the tough times. 🤔)
• What gratitude actually looks like in the day-to-day. (Might surprise you!)
• How to recognize the sacred moments 💜that are sprinkled throughout our work.
• A simple way to reconnect with your “why” when things feel a bit heavy.

I’ve got a great exercise that can help you spot, savor, and store the small wins that make your practice meaningful too — the kind you can return to whenever you need a lift.

Good stuff. Important. Grounding.

I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving - and if you’re off this week… yay for you! 🎉

I also hope you get a moment - or three - to breathe, and as we say here in the South - count your blessings. :)

Thanks for tuning in, my friend.

~Wendy

P.S. Hey - if this episode encourages you, share it with someone who might need a little reminder of why their work matters, too. 🙌

And just in case I haven’t said it lately – I’m really grateful you’re here.

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Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW
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