Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won't quit? You know, those moments when your mind feels like a hamster wheel, endlessly spinning over the same worries or conversations? It happens to the best of us. I definitely know the feeling. There have been many times when I've found […]

Anxiety has been off the charts in recent years. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health diagnosis. Here are a few statistics that may interest you: Over 40 million people over the age of 18 in the U.S. have been diagnosed with at […]

Feeling tense or overwhelmed? If you've never heard of progressive muscle relaxation before, it might be something you want to try! Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) works to relax the body, one area at a time. This can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the rest-and-digest state), helping both your body and mind decompress and relax. […]

Imagine this: you're in a room filled with people, and suddenly, your heart starts pounding, your palms get sweaty, and all you want to do is disappear into the nearest corner. That's the grip of social anxiety, a feeling many of us know all too well. Today, we're diving into the world of social anxiety, […]

Visualization is a powerful tool that can help you make your goals and dreams a reality. Using visualization techniques, you can practically jump forward in time and put yourself in the situation or outcome you want to experience. In turn, this can actually help make it happen (we aren’t kidding!). So, kick back and relax. […]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got some behaviors that I’d love to change. You may feel the same way. When you’ve got negative feelings to contend with, learning about the anchoring technique will suit you well.  Anchoring is a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) technique used by many people to foster emotional and behavioral change.  […]

For some individuals, mornings offer a fresh start. They wake up feeling good, happy, and ready for the day. It’s almost like nothing can stop them. For others, the morning offers the completely opposite ordeal. Maybe you can relate.  You wake up, and before you can stop them, your thoughts start racing. The worries of […]

Recently, I did a women’s circle online. My friend runs these meet-ups just for women, and part of the meet-up involved breathwork (which I’m well familiar with) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) (which I’m very not familiar with). Going along with it, I did as instructed — tapping different areas of the face and shoulders.  […]

Have you ever just wanted to vent only to be met with someone who won’t level with you? You long for understanding. However, you’re left feeling invalidated, misunderstood, frustrated, and disappointed. Trying to express your feelings to someone that lacks empathy is like trying to hammer a nail into concrete. It’s not going to go […]