For most of my life I was a dedicated people-pleaser. When I look back I clearly see that many of my people-pleasing behaviors derived from a fear of confrontation, conflict, and criticism. I [...]
Hi there! I hope you’re doing well. It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through a year that has completely redefined our lives. And if you’re someone who is struggling with anxiety, I’m sure [...]
We have many ways of trying to manage and ease our anxiety in the moment; but the reality is that most of them don’t do much to resolve the real source of our anxiety. When we engage in certain [...]
Everything is going to fall apart. My child is going to get into an accident. I could never accomplish anything even close to great. I don’t have any special skills. I don’t think that my family [...]
Anxiety can be a debilitating and all-consuming. Many people don’t know what to do and/or where to turn when their emotions are taking over their life. Self-help books can provide a huge help in [...]
“Even in the midst of life’s many storms, we have the capacity to stand in the center of our own peace.” – Unknown If you’ve been experiencing increased anxiety recently, you certainly [...]
While the outside world stands still, I can‘t help but feel like my own life has been put on pause, too. With schools, gyms, restaurants, businesses, parks, malls, etc. closed indefinitely, how [...]
Today I realized something. I miss driving my car. I miss making plans. Going out for dinner or lunch. Taking my kids to the park. I miss people. I miss dropping my kids off at school. I miss [...]
It’s ok to be afraid. If not for our fear, we’d live recklessly. Let’s take a minute to admit something: We’re anxious. Our friends are anxious. Our communities are anxious. Pretty much everyone [...]
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored that to anything on which it is poured.” –Mark Twain Sitting in my car for 45 minutes on a Monday morning in [...]