Posts on how to tackle worry and fear.
Self-Talk Isn’t Just a Fluffy Concept. It’s Critical.
We live in a time where mental and emotional health seem to be getting more attention than ever. People are talking more openly about their struggles and emotions. People are more open about their decision to seek therapy. And words like self-care, mindfulness, and gratitude are showing up more than …
How to Stop a Panic Attack: The Surprising Thing You Need to Know
If you’ve ever had a panic attack, then you know how terrifying they can be. Your heart starts racing, and your breath becomes rapid and shallow. Your body tenses, up, and you feel like you’re going to pass out. You might even feel certain that you’ll die. Panic attacks are …
Dealing with Uncertainty: Reflections on My 2018 Mantra
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. In general, I’m big on goal setting, but something about New Year’s resolutions feels like a set up for failure. So instead, I choose a mantra at the start of each year, meant to guide and direct me all year …
The Single Word That Can Reduce Your Anxiety
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of self-talk, especially when it comes to anxiety. Talking yourself through a stressful moment is absolutely key if you want to reduce your anxiety. But about 90% of people are making a huge mistake in this process. So today, I’m sharing the …
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? You Need to Hear This.
You know that feeling when everything seems to be going too well? You’d anticipated stress and struggle, yet so far, it’s been smooth sailing. Suddenly, alarm bells start to go off, as your anxiety tries to convince you something awful is just around the corner. You’re holding your breath, just …
The Worst Thing for Anxiety (And You’re Probably Doing It!)
What if I told you that there’s one thing that’s nearly guaranteed to make your anxiety worse? And what if I told you that there’s a there’s a 99 percent chance you’re doing it? Almost daily. This thing that you’re doing? It seems totally helpful. And at first glance, it’s …
Trying to Help Someone with Anxiety? Stop Saying These 3 Things.
If you know or love someone who struggles with anxiety, then you know how hard it can be to help them. You try to offer words of encouragement, but nothing really seems that helpful. Or maybe you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, and you’ve had a lifetime of friends and …
3 Things to Remember When You’re Overwhelmed
Your chest feels tight, your heart starts to race, and your neck and shoulders feel tense. Maybe you notice a panic rising up or a frantic feeling that you can’t slow down. Perhaps you start making more mistakes, snapping at people, or isolating completely. When you’re overwhelmed, your body and …
“What If” Thinking: How to Stop Your Anxiety from Taking Over.
If you’re a worrier, then you’re well aware of “what if” thinking. “What if” thinking is the stress, panic, and worry that your brain creates by constantly asking future oriented, “what if” questions. “What if I fail? What if this doesn’t work? What if I don’t like it? What if …
Calm Down Immediately With This Simple Phrase
Earlier this summer, we went downtown for Chicago’s PRIDE parade. The event is huge and draws thousands of people to a super small area. While we were there, I had the briefest encounter with a man that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Today, I’m sharing what this …
