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
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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
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
3 Ways Your Thinking Makes You Anxious and Stressed Out
It’s normal to have feelings of stress and anxiety in your daily life, but in healthy doses. Healthy stress helps us move towards our goals, keep our instincts in check and keeps us safe when we’re in a difficult situation. … Continue reading