Have you ever noticed yourself being short on quality time with friends and family but high in stress? When you get bogged down at work or overwhelmed by a personal crisis, it’s natural to want to keep to yourself. You … Continue reading
Category Archives: Stress
Can Social Media Affect a Woman’s Self-esteem and Increase Stress and Anxiety?
It’s no secret—girls tend to feel anxiety at higher rates than guys. As a counselor, I see a disproportionate number of women on a weekly basis who struggle with anxiety, from slightly distressing to severe and debilitating. Balancing the demands … Continue reading
Take Five: Lower Stress with a Mental Health Break Today
As women, many of us live our lives on autopilot, shuffling from one set of responsibilities to another. The focus is on everyone else—our bosses, clients, coworkers, partners, and children. We hardly have time to catch our breath in between … Continue reading
5 Things That Can Trigger Anxiety in Women
Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental health problems, and women are twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. c — millions of women suffer from … Continue reading
Worried, stressed, or anxious? How to Know When It’s Just Too Much
Stress and anxiety is unavoidable. In fact, there are times when stress is actually beneficial. It can be divided into two categories, “good” and “bad.” Good stress, or eustress, motivates you. Eustress happens when you’re enthusiastic or even slightly overwhelmed … Continue reading
Part 1: Codependency: What is it and how can I tell if is ruining my relationships?
When a relationship is in balance, it can be a source of strength and comfort. Sometimes, however, relationships become unbalanced, causing one person to depend very heavily on the relationship to meet their emotional needs. Falling into this pattern, known … Continue reading
Bounce Back Faster by Strengthening Your Resiliency
We’ve all been there in one way or another – you’re already stressed and overworked, and yet, your boss chooses this moment to lay into you about a minor mistake. In an ideal world, you could take some days off … Continue reading
Tips for Stressing Less this HoHo-liday Season
The holidays are upon us, which means your stress levels are probably rising. However, between shopping for gifts, attending events, and traveling or hosting people yourself, you don’t have the time to succumb, so instead, follow these tips to keep … Continue reading
Is Perfectionism Helping or Hurting You?
We all know someone with a serious case of perfectionism: they always look amazing, take on more work than anyone else and generally try to make everyone else look bad. However, no matter how much people seem to “have it … Continue reading
Learn How Journaling Can Help Reduce Your Anxiety Levels
Life can be overwhelming, and one of the questions I hear repeatedly from clients is how to deal with the crushing feelings and events that just keep coming. Some are open when I suggest journaling, but more often that idea … Continue reading