Years ago, I struggled with quite a bit of depression. What I didn’t know at the time was that underneath that depression there was some anxiety lingering. I didn’t feel it as much because I was feeling so low and lethargic. I didn’t really have the gumption to get up and do much. However, after […]
Imagine spending years—maybe even decades—feeling like something is just off. You struggle with focus, organization, and time management, but no matter how hard you try, traditional advice never seems to work. People call you forgetful, scatterbrained, or lazy, and eventually, you start believing it yourself. Then one day, seemingly out of nowhere, you hear three […]
Like it or not, stress is something every one of us will encounter at some point in our lives. For some people, stress is just an annoying side-effect of a busy life. For others, however, stress is much more of a problem. To an extent, we can expect to encounter some feelings of stress in […]
Relationships can bring out the best in us, but they also have this knack for surfacing our deepest insecurities and fears. If you find yourself easily triggered—especially in romantic relationships—you’re definitely not alone. Many of us carry hidden emotional triggers - reactions that get set off by certain words, actions, or even just a particular […]
In our fast-paced world, stress is like that unwelcome guest who just won’t leave. Work deadlines, endless emails, family demands—it’s a lot, and for most of us, stress is almost as constant as gravity. You might already know the go-to advice—exercise more, get good sleep, breathe deeply—but maybe you’ve heard whispers about natural remedies, too. […]
You know all about the worry loop. You want to experience life with plenty of peace and joy, right? We all do. But many people (and I mean large masses of society) experience more anxiety and worry than feelings of peace or joy. According to Ipsos' What Worries the World survey of 20,000 adults in […]
Have you ever tried an anxiety-reduction technique? It may be a good idea to try, especially if you answer, "Yes," to any of these questions. Do you tend to be a worrier? Do you experience more anxiety than you’re comfortable handling? Have you ever had a period in your life where things seemed to be […]
When we were young, we couldn’t wait till we became adults so we could enjoy the freedom and access that comes with it. We looked forward to being able to do whatever we wanted without any limitations from anyone. I mean, what’s not to like in a potential future where you can do anything you […]
Fear of abandonment. Fear of failure. These are common fears that plague so many of us. How many times have you not done things because you’re afraid? For me personally - more times than I can count. But recently, an incident stood out for me and made me question the extent to which I have […]
