Sirens of Someday: Why Future You Can’t Be Trusted
Why does “Future Me will handle it” so often lead to procrastination and overwhelm? In Sirens of Someday, Katie Rose introduces the Three Selves framework: Past Self, Present Self, and Future Self. Learn why Future Self is less reliable than you think, why Present Self is the only version of you who can actually take action, and how completing tasks now can make life easier later. This practical framework can help you challenge excuses, reduce procrastination, and turn everyday tasks into an act of self-care by becoming someone your future self can rely on.
The Architecture of a Goal: How to Turn Intention Into Inevitability
How do you turn a goal into a result you can actually sustain? The answer isn’t more motivation or willpower—it’s better systems. In The Architecture of a Goal, Katie Rose explains how to set specific, measurable, time-bound goals and design your environment to make the behaviors that support them easier. Learn why systems beat motivation, how environmental design reduces friction, and why sustainable change depends on making success the default. If you’re struggling to follow through on your goals, this guide offers a practical framework for building habits that work—even when motivation disappears.
How Psychotherapy Helps Us See Ourselves More Clearly
How does psychotherapy help us distinguish perception from reality? This article explores how our experiences, beliefs, and personal histories shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Using a visual perception exercise as a metaphor, it examines how a good therapist can identify patterns we may miss, challenge distorted self-perceptions, and offer a fresh perspective. Discover why effective therapy requires both validation and the willingness to see ourselves differently.
Treat Yourself Like a Dog
What if the way you treat yourself would be unacceptable if you treated a beloved dog that way? KATIE ROSE LCSW explores self-neglect, self-care, self-respect, and emotional resilience through a surprisingly simple therapy exercise: treat yourself like a dog. This article offers a practical framework for recognizing unmet needs, improving daily wellbeing, practicing self-compassion, and building a healthier foundation for mental health.
How to Enjoy Winter: An ACT-Informed Guide to Seasonal Living Without Burnout
Why does winter feel so difficult—and do we really need to “survive” it? KATIE ROSE LCSW explores how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us stop fighting the realities of winter and adapt our routines, expectations, and environments instead. From seasonal lighting and clothing to outdoor activities, cozy rituals, food, and rest, this practical guide offers a more sustainable way to live with—and even enjoy—the winter season.