It’s easy to get caught up in regrets about yesterday or worries about tomorrow. Our minds replay conversations we wish we’d handled differently, or we fast-forward into “what-ifs” that may never happen. In the process, we miss the only place where real peace can exist: the present moment.
When we try to undo what’s already happened, we carry yesterday’s weight into today. While reflection has value, dwelling on mistakes or pain keeps us stuck. We can’t change the past, but we can choose how much power it has over our present.
Anticipating the future is part of being human — but constant worrying robs us of calm. The more energy we spend preparing for every possible outcome, the less energy we have for what’s happening now.
The present is where joy lives: a laugh with a friend, a quiet cup of coffee, a moment of stillness.
The present is where healing begins: breathing, grounding, noticing what is instead of what was or might be.
The present is where we actually have choice and power.
Pause and breathe. A slow, intentional breath anchors you to now.
Notice with your senses. What do you see, hear, feel in this moment?
Name gratitude. Acknowledge one small thing you’re thankful for today.
Let go of replaying. When your mind wanders backward or forward, gently guide it back.
Create space. Even a few mindful minutes a day can reset your perspective.
Peace doesn’t come from undoing yesterday or predicting tomorrow — it comes from recognizing and valuing the present moment. At Seaside Counseling & Wellness, we help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find calm in the here and now.
📍 Seaside Counseling & Wellness — 1435 Stuart Engals Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC
📞 (854) 205-0552
🌐 www.seasidecounselingandwellness.com
Angi was drawn to become a therapist by her desire to walk alongside people as they navigate life’s twists and turns. Her approach is authentic, dynamic, and uplifting, and she never loses sight of each individual’s capacity to persevere, create, and transform.
With 20 years of experience working with individuals from diverse and complex backgrounds in both non-profit and private practice settings, Angi brings a warm, relational style to her work—often sprinkled with humor. She specializes in supporting adults through life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Angi integrates various therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also passionate about the connection between nutrition and mental health, having earned a certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health from Adelphi University.
She embraces working with people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations, cultures, and ideologies. In her free time, Angi enjoys cooking savory meals, relaxing at the beach, reading, connecting with loved ones, and maintaining a balanced self-care routine.