If you’ve ever found yourself worrying endlessly about worst-case scenarios seemingly out of nowhere, you’re not alone. Do any of the following sound familiar? I don’t know if I did well on that test Im never going to graduate from college, how will I get a job? I made a small mistake at work, and […]

We’re all human and therefore we all have fears. Some of us fear death, others fear being alone, and others fear social situations. If you can think of it, there’s someone somewhere that’s afraid of it. But fear is a normal part of life! It’s what protects us and keeps us safe. There are times, […]

If you want to banish anxiety and live a happy life, theres good news. You don’t have to do anything dramatic or overly challenging to regularly put a big smile on your face. Who couldn’t use a little cheer right now and a lot less anxiety? Only a few simple things are needed to experience […]

Anxiety after lockdown is over? Theres a lot about COVID-19 thats anxiety-inducing for a large number of people. Even if they arent typically prone to anxious thoughts. People are worried about the virus itself and the impact it could have on themselves and their families. Theyre worried about their jobs, and the economic impact. At […]

  Everyone has their own natural response to stress, when its tough to be calm. Some of us have anxiety which causes us to be easily overwhelmed, while others seem to become more focused. While scientists have found that your response to stress is partly innate, much of it is learned. Meaning that anyone can […]

Everything has changed in the past three months in major ways, including our mental health. More than 35 million people have lost their jobs in the United States, businesses have forced to shutter their doors. Shelter-in-place order are in effect, and everything from school to work to happy hours have been halted. One of the […]

From Anxiety Anxiety can present at any age. I was an anxious child, from being afraid of the dark, to the constant fear of my parents dying, to being ashamed of walking across a room to sharpen my pencil in school. That anxiety became social anxiety during my teen years (although I wouldn’t know this […]

In the Office It’s easy to stay motivated if you work in an office. That’s because your day might already be planned out, making it easier to stay motivated. With your coworkers giving you social interaction and your boss giving you accountability. However, working from home is much different. How can you get work done […]

Let’s look at the relationship between resilience and anxiety. Even relatively moderate anxiety can significantly impact our lives, wreaking havoc before we realize whats happening. Making anxiety management difficult. It can cause us to make poor decisions, raise stress levels that hurts our health both short-term and long-term. It impacts our relationships and performance at […]

Experiencing challenging phases in life can really test your mettle. When you encounter those bumps in the road, how do you react? Some people are anxious. Others are afraid. While others are angry. Your personal strength is what allows you t live up to a challenge. Are you able to deal effectively with these challenges […]

Build Resilience You might be skilled, talented, educated, and brilliant. But, if you’re not resilient, persistent, and gritty, you’ll never make the most of those other attributes. Think about the five most successful people you know. On the average, they’re probably not that talented. However, they know how to get things done and persist. Resilience […]

Feeling like you are stuck in a mid-career rut? After you’ve been working for 10-15 years or more, its natural to assume that you know how to manage your career. However, a study by Harvard Business Review found that mid-career professionals need help if they want to avoid being undervalued and overworked. Additionally, the researchers […]

We have lots of reasons to worry. A certain amount of worrying can be useful. It directs our attention to issues that might need to be managed.However, when worry leads to constant anxiety, things have gone too far to be useful. We’ve all heard that we should breathe deeply when were feeling anxious, but there […]

There’s not a lot to fear if you’re living in a first-world country. We’re free of wars, famine, plagues, animals that eat us, and dictators. However, fear is part of the human condition. We’ll always find something to be fearful about. The fear of failure is a common fear that most people have experienced.We don’t […]

Are you ready for a successful career change? Its never too late to try a new career on for size. But, changing careers can be a significant challenge, depending on your career of choice. However, if you’re committed, there’s no reason you cant find a new line of work that fulfills you and pays the […]

Discover how to look confident and gain an edge in any situation. Whether acing an interview, charming a date, or persuading your child to eat vegetables, confidence is key. Often, merely appearing self-assured is enough to make you more persuasive and successful. Plus, our behavior tends to shape our thinking, so acting assertive will help […]

Are you aware of how easily stress and life’s challenges can have a negative effect on your entire well-being? You’ve surely had an experience or two where rough times have come upon you, and at the end of the road you feel like you’ve conquered the situation. However, even though you were successful at handling […]

Stress and Chaos! Knowing how to stay calm is a very important skill. However, this skill tends to deteriorate under stressful or distracting conditions.Staying calm under extreme pressure is much more challenging than staying calm under moderate conditions. For example, hitting a golf balls with your friends is relatively easy. But add the stress of […]