It wasn't that bad. Four words that make a story small and minimize an experience. It can be helpful in the moment and hurtful in the long run. It wasn't that bad We reduce an experience when we say, "It wasn't that...
Feeling like a fraud at work, school or within a relationship? Do you fear that you'll be unmasked when others realize you don't deserve what you've achieved? You're not alone in having an imposter steal your power and joy. Imposter...
Winter is coming. Season change and the holidays. Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) generally show up around the end of October and stick around until spring. The darker days and cold weather may cause depression and anxiety which lasts...
The pressure to be perfect negatively impacts both performance and mental health. In fact, research shows that it may even be an overlooked risk factor for suicide. Often, I've heard clients say that they aren't perfectionists with a wistful tone. It...
You are spending a ton of time at work and noticing every last minute of it. Instead of feeling exhilarated by a sense of accomplishment, you're exhausted and burned-out. Your job shouldn't leave you feeling lifeless, anxious, or depressed. Spending so...
I frequently listen to TED Talks while using the treadmill. Recently, I heard an engaging talk* by Dr. Amit Sood that was informative and in line with what I work with clients on consistently. Dr. Sood discovered our brains operate...
I began meditating around 20 years ago. I was looking for peace in my mind and piece of mind in dealing with a very demanding work schedule. I found both. Of course, my practice waxed and waned over the years...
The idea of adding exercise into a stressful moment may not sound calming, yet it is. Exercise in all its many forms can reduce anxiety. Finding just 30 minutes a day to get moving can greatly increase a sense of...
Breathe. A gentle reminder to take a deep breath and center. One of my mentors used to say this to me when I was spinning around with too many ideas, worry or anger. If you find yourself deep in the...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 18% of the population. Sadly, anxiety disorders are highly treatable yet only about 1/3 of those suffering receive treatment. Do you think or say, "I'm so stressed out!" a...