I cannot count the years that I started out the new year making resolutions about all the changes I wanted to make, i.e. lose weight and get into better physical shape, only to lose momentum a few months later. In … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →