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9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Right Here, Right Now

-Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. When you’re feeling anxious, you might feel stuck and unsure of how to feel better. You might even do things that unwittingly fuel your anxiety. You might hyperfocus on the future, and get carried away by a slew of what-ifs. What if I start to feel worse? What if they hate myContinue reading “9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Right Here, Right Now”

6 Tips to Manage Workplace Anxiety

-Joe Wilner There can be a lot to worry about when it comes to our careers. Anxiety can arise from toxic co-workers, unstable working conditions, financial uncertainty, and distress about not performing up to par. Some anxiety is healthy and keeps us motivated, but if anxiety becomes persistent and excessive it can disrupt our daily performanceContinue reading “6 Tips to Manage Workplace Anxiety”

My Struggle to Stop Expecting the Worst Outcomes

-Sarah Burleton I would bet that anyone reading this blog has a “what if” thought run through their head at least once or twice a day. “What if there is an accident on the way to school? What road will I take so I’m not late?” “What if my car won’t start?” “What if I haveContinue reading “My Struggle to Stop Expecting the Worst Outcomes”

Perfectionism and Certain Thought Patterns Predict Binge Eating

-Neil Petersen Who is most at risk for engaging in binge eating, or compulsive overeating? Two articles published in the January edition of the journal Eating Behaviors are shedding light on this question. The first, by researchers from Canada, homes in on the link between binge eating and perfectionism. Previous research has suggested a connectionContinue reading “Perfectionism and Certain Thought Patterns Predict Binge Eating”

My Toxic Relationship Recovery Resolutions

-Sharie Stines, PhD Are you are in a toxic relationship and find yourself repeating the same old negative patterns over and over again? Do you find yourself feeling like you’re walking on eggshells when your toxic person is in your space? Or when thinking about this particular person do you find yourself feeling knots inContinue reading “My Toxic Relationship Recovery Resolutions”

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Night

-Margarita Tartakovsky, MS When we sit with ourselves, in silence, even for just a few minutes, we learn so much. Because how often, in a day, do you simply check in with yourself? How often do you sit in complete quiet and ponder how you’re feeling, how your day went, and what you need? BelowContinue reading “10 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Night”

10 Ways to Beat Insomnia and Get Better Sleep

-Therese J. Borchard Two-and-a-half years ago, I experienced a terrible case of insomnia. I took the sleeping drug Lunesta (eszopiclone), which afforded me a few wonderful nights’ sleep until I realized it substantially increased my anxiety during the day. Within a week on the drug, I became addicted, experiencing more and more withdrawal (anxiety) symptoms. OtherContinue reading “10 Ways to Beat Insomnia and Get Better Sleep”

6 Ways to Banish Anxiety and Speak Up In Meetings at Work

-Melody Wilding, LMSW Another meeting is coming up at work, and you’re dreading it. Like so many professionals — probably many more than you realize  —  it’s not a comfortable environment for you. Maybe you’re shy, introverted, or you genuinely enjoy listening to others’ ideas. Perhaps it’s important to you to show respect by deferringContinue reading “6 Ways to Banish Anxiety and Speak Up In Meetings at Work”