anxiety

Posts on how to tackle worry and fear.

Coronavirus Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Tips to Keep Panic and Fear from Taking Over

In the last several weeks, our world has been on edge as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads.  Fear in the US ratcheted up over the weekend, with the declaration of a national emergency.    Coronavirus anxiety is palpable in nearly every environment, with millions of people on anxious and afraid.  The anxiety …

How to Stop Procrastinating. A Psychologist’s Trick for Tackling “I’ll Do It Later.”

Procrastination might seem like a silly little habit, but if you’re a chronic procrastinator, then you know how much damage and chaos can be caused by putting things off.  “I’ll do it later.  I’ll take care of it tomorrow.  I’ll get to it when I have more time.”  This waiting …

Why You Procrastinate

Do you frequently say, “I’ll do it later; I’ll get to it tomorrow”?  Do you frequently put things off or wait until the last minute, then stress and panic when things still aren’t done?  If so, it’s likely you’ve got a problem with procrastination.  But have you ever wondered why …

All or Nothing Thinking: How It’s Making you More Anxious, Angry, and All Around Unhappy

Oh this is sneaky.  And convincing.  And it’s making you miserable.  Today, I’m talking about one of the biggest errors in your thinking.  All or nothing thinking.  And you do it so often, you probably don’t even know it’s happening.  But it is.  And it’s wreaking havoc on all sorts …

Does Meditation Cure Anxiety?

It seems like lately, meditation is everywhere.  It’s being talked about in magazines, podcasts, and news articles.  Athletes are doing it.  Oprah’s on board.  And there are literally hundreds of meditation apps in the app store.  Even the guy in the cubicle next to you is practicing!  It seems like …