You may be asking what does self-confidence have to do with anxiety and stress management? Wikapedia defines self-confidence as “…self-assuredness in one’s personal judgment, ability and power, etc….” I like this definition because it emphasizes the concept of capability. Capability … Continue reading →
While meeting new people in a social situation is usually uncomfortable, people who suffer from social anxiety experience a lot more than just the normal amount of anxiety in a variety of social situations. If you have anxiety in social … Continue reading →
I mentioned worrying in the proceeding blogs. Worries are negative thoughts projected into the future. They are often referred to as “what-if” thoughts. Here are some examples: What if I don’t do well on my math test tomorrow?, What if … Continue reading →
Do you worry about the physical symptoms of anxiety? (click on “anxiety checklist” at the top of the page to see the common symptoms) You are not alone. The physical symptoms of anxiety are a very big source of worry … Continue reading →
You may be wondering, “What is a “hamster head”? Good question. Hamster head is an analogy for our undisciplined mind. Just picture a very active hamster darting around his cage, easily distracted and running on his hamster wheel getting nowhere. … Continue reading →