Kelly Houseman is a licensed professional counselor and speaker who maintains a private practice in Michigan. She writes about her career and personal explorations on her blog Kelly’s Reality. She is the mother of two and enjoys being active with her family and supporting local philanthropic organizations.
1.Your key to success is?
Realizing that there is limited time to accomplish what we want to on this planet. Living life with a sense of urgency and not putting off something you wish to do for another moment. Yet simultaneously taking a moment to look around at the present and be grateful for all that has been gained already.
2.What do you love most about your work?
I am so honored that my clients share their most intimate fears and experiences with me, and I do not take that lightly. Being able to see progress and have someone leave my office a better, happier person than they walked in means the world to me. Being in a helping profession fulfills me and helps me realize we are all looking for the same thing in the end, love and acceptance.
3. Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Treat others how you want to be treated. I think the golden rule applies to really any situation I have ever been in and is always the right answer. Showing compassion and kindness and putting good karma out into the world makes it a better place.
4. What motivates you?
Being a good role model for my children and knowing that we really have to leave the planet a better place for our future generations. I like following strong role models in various venues and using their positive energy to encourage myself to achieve their level of success. I don’t look at it as competition but almost a dangling carrot that I want to eat!
