Fear About Fear
For many of us who have dealt with fear since we were children, there are many layers of fear. Fear and anxiety come from within us and are always looking for a place to land. So we may worry … Continue reading →
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Developing Compassion for Ourselves: Embracing Our Humanity and Managing Our Stress
As I have stated before, anxiety is a part of life. It is also a part of being human. Being human can be very messy. Many of us who grew up in dysfunctional homes, and have used “control” and “perfectionism” … Continue reading →
Mindfulness, Acceptance and Anxiety
People often see anxiety as negative; something to get rid of as soon as possible. However, anxiety serves a healthy purpose and even though it is uncomfortable, it is our bodies trying to tell us to “Pay Attention” to our … Continue reading →
Self-confidence: I Can Do It!
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 →
Social Anxiety: “Will They Like Me?
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 →