Moms have a lot on their plates, especially those who juggle family life with professional careers. These responsibilities add meaning and joy to life, but they can also cause chronic stress. If you’re a mom who struggles with anxiety, you … Continue reading
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Best and Worst Foods for Anxiety
You probably already know that the foods you eat can affect how you feel. Thanksgiving turkey makes you want to curl up for a nap. Meanwhile, that post-workout banana helps you recharge after exercising. Anxiety might rear its ugly head … Continue reading
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
10 Signs You Need a Therapist’s Help for Your Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural physical response to a threat. It affects everyone to some degree. It might show up as the slight nervousness you feel before a big job interview. The interview ends, and the nerves disappear. In some cases, … 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
Is Fear of Failing Affecting your Self Confidence?
Failing stinks! It can make you feel ashamed, disappointed, and frustrated. But just like any of these emotions, failure can serve as a tool for growth—if you use it correctly. After enjoying some success in your career, relationships or personal … 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