How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As winter’s icy grip tightens, many people experience more than just the chill in the air. For some, this season brings with it a heavy, pervasive gloom known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (aptly abbreviated as SAD). This mood disorder typically occurs during the darker months when sunlight is scarce and the weather is gloomy, and […]
Stop the Endless Worry Cycle
How to Stop the Endless Worry Cycle Stress. Anxiety. Panic. Unease. Concern. Whatever word best describes that endless loop of worry, know that you are not alone in the experience of it. It’s like a bad song on repeat, and it can plague us in various aspects of life – from careers and parenting to […]
“But that’s who I am” – A Therapist’s Response
Too many times to count, brand new clients report back similar messages. In their first session, they unload the statement “I’m just an anxious person” when describing how they operate in their day to day. They describe themselves as quick to stress, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, and shrug it all off by saying that’s just who […]
4 Steps to Decode Stress and Unhappiness
We all know stress and unhappiness can be incredibly confusing to try to manage, let alone understand. But there’s good news: You don’t have to set up camp or stay stuck in those intense emotions. In fact, those confusingly nebulous feelings are chock-full of information you need in order to begin living a life that’s […]
How Mindfulness Changes Your Personality
Ever feel like you’re on autopilot; like you’re trapped going through the motions of your life without really being present to enjoy any of it? Do you often find yourself overthinking or wondering if the choices and decisions you make are the right ones? Mindfulness has been touted to be something of an antidote to […]
