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Michael Ceely is the owner of Madison Online Therapy and the founder of Men’s Therapy Directory, a website dedicated to men's mental health.

Michael is also a former competitive cyclist. During his cycling career, he won two state titles and participated in the Olympic Trials.

In addition to his therapy practice, Michael provides high performance coaching to executives, entrepreneurs and athletes.

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Michael is the founder of a therapist directory that helps men create positive change.

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5 Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day

Reboot a bad day in 5 minutes. Here are 5 ways to get on a positive track.We all have bad days. Even the most positive people get thrown off course. Typically we get tripped up by an outside event. We miss our train, get stuck in traffic, or get a surprise call or email with some bad news.You can let negative events ruin your day, or you can TAKE CONTROL and turn things around with your own self-interventions.The first thing you can do is FORGIVE yourself for reacting. You are human. You have moods. There’s nothing wrong with you.Now, let’s reclaim your day! Here are 5 ways:Get moving. (5 minute) Take a walk. Inside or outside, doesn’t matter. The change of scenery and exercise signals your brain to let go of the stressful event, keeping you from spiraling down.Change your posture. (1–2 minutes) By enacting a “power posture” (chest out, head up, looking upward) you short-circuit negativity. Your brain and body act “as if&rdq

How to Say No to Gaslighting: A Guide For Men

5 Strategies For Setting Boundaries with a Gaslighter. A San Francisco Bay Area Therapist Shares His Perspective on How Men Can Fall Victim to Gaslighting.When we think of gaslighting, we often imagine a man as the offender. But many men are also on the receiving end of the pernicious effects of gaslighting.Gaslighting of men is a silent problem. Why? Because some men choose to endure the treatment in order to avoid conflict, either at work or in their personal relationships.In this post, we’ll look at gaslighting in a romantic relationship scenario, and in an employer-employee scenario. Then we’ll cover five strategies to men help thwart gaslighting behaviors and set better boundaries.By the way, this post is not just for men. Gaslighting effects everybody, so these strategies can be applied in any kind of relationship.Watch the Videohttps://medium.com/media/b30d1b1d714e947f717b88b7f4d61466/hrefThe Origins of GaslightingThe term gaslighting comes from a movie called G

New Year’s Resolutions? Get Accountable, Get S.M.A.R.T.

The winning formula: S.M.A.R.T. goals + accountability [bonus video!]Reluctant to set New Year’s resolutions? You should be! According to research from U.S. News & World Reports, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail.Not very encouraging, is it? Don’t despair. There is hope. It’s all about the winning formula: S.M.A.R.T. goals + accountability.Watch the Videohttps://medium.com/media/84f2e6ba0dba01a4f8a1c19eb2e20671/hrefStep 1. Get S.M.A.R.T. with Your GoalsThe first step is to formulate your resolution with a common-sense strategy like S.M.A.R.T. goals. This will hone your wish into an actionable plan. Here it is:S pecific: Instead of “get in shape,” say, “go to the gym three times a week.”M easurable: Track your progress. Is it blocked out on your calendar?A chievable: Is it a fantasy, or can you actually achieve it?R elevant: If it’s not urgent or important, it won’t drive you.T imely: Whe

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