Posts on how to tackle worry and fear.
How to Approach Your Anxiety Like a Scientist
Do you struggle with anxiety? Whether it’s background worry, looming fear, or creeping doubt, anxiety can be intense. And overwhelming. Anxiety is one of the number one reasons clients come to see me, and it’s one of the most popular topics on my site. So many people struggle with …
The Number One Thing to Do When Someone Comes to You with a Problem
Several months ago, I got my first really mean YouTube comment. Up until that point, I’d gotten some thumbs down, as well as my fair share of snarkiness. But this was the first comment that really stung. So I did what almost anyone would do. I picked up the …
Be Courageous: Reflections On My 2017 Mantra
Last year, just after the holidays, I got serious about crafting my mantra for 2017. While some people choose specific goals or focus on a single word, I’m a firm believer in choosing a personal catchphrase to use all year long. I thought long and hard before I settled …
A Mindful Mantra for Stress, Worry, and Distraction
It’s no secret that I’m a big advocate of talking to yourself. While it might seem strange, talking to yourself is an important way to cope when your brain goes on autopilot. When it comes to autopilot mode, most of us trend toward stress, worry, and distraction. Whether it’s …
7 Ways to Beat Stress This Holiday Season
Have you noticed how many people love the holidays and simultaneously feel super stressed out? It’s a strange mix. We seem to love the season, but halfway through it, we’re overwhelmed and exhausted. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s totally possible to beat stress this holiday season, …
Scared About Making a Big Decision? Read This.
Making decisions is tough. We often feel overwhelmed, conflicted, and scared. Scared of making the wrong decision, scared it won’t work out, and scared we’ll regret our decision. We want to know that whatever decision we make is going to work out. However, I’m here to share one of most …
The Hilarious Quote That’s Saving My Sanity
I have a confession to make. I totally get caught up in other people’s stuff. It’s true. I worry about stuff that isn’t mine, and I stress about stuff I can’t control. I wish I could say this is an occupational hazard of being a psychologist, but let’s be honest. Anyone …
The Antidote for Fear
Since following my dream and opening my own practice earlier this year, I’ve been on a kick about dream chasing. I’ve become more curious about other people’s dreams. I can’t help but notice how often people talk about wanting to make a change in their life. I’ve heard people …
5 Things to Do When Life Throws You a Curve Ball
A few weekends ago, I was enjoying a slow Saturday morning. I had just finished an early morning workout, with plans to sip coffee and make breakfast later. But life had other plans, throwing me a curveball. My Namaw was in the hospital, and with my mom out of the …
5 Things to Remember When Everything Seems To Be Going Wrong
You know those days where everything seems to be going wrong? You spilled your coffee, got stuck in traffic, forgot that important thing at home, then yelled at your partner. Or maybe it’s one of those weeks where you feel like you can’t catch a break. The car needs a …
