There’s no one reason why people practice meditation. In addition, there is far more than one way to meditate. These two realities serve people with anxiety well. Firstly, it offers a self-help tactic that can ease the symptoms. Secondly, the wide range of meditative...
The short answer is “yes.” But it’s far more complicated than that. You see, anxiety is a diagnosable condition. One form of anxiety disorder is called “Panic Disorder.” All anxiety disorders can cause what is commonly called an anxiety attack but it’s really just a...
We’ve come a long way when it comes to shattering the dangerous stigmas that can surround mental health. A high-profile example is the trend of professional athletes talking openly about their struggles. Even prizefighters feel more comfortable discussing a topic like...
Real men don’t get anxious, right? If you trusted fairy tales and pop culture, you might feel this way. In reality, anxiety is the most common mental health disorder. It does impact women more frequently but plenty of men are struggling with conditions like...
The term “performance anxiety” is not a technical term. It can cover a wide range of activities. However, when used, it most often refers to feeling fear, dread, or panic about performing a task. This fear often begins long before the task begins. It usually involves...
The pandemic lockdowns didn’t create social anxiety. But they sure didn’t help. We live in a society that has become increasingly digitized. Like any such development, this comes with pluses and minuses. In the minus category is a decrease in face-to-face...
Some addictive substances are viewed differently from others. Alcohol, unfortunately, has a relatively good reputation. “Social drinking” is generally viewed as positive. Thus, it can contribute to alcohol addiction remaining undetected longer than, say, a drug...
Anxiety is a treacherous companion. It is a master at spinning a yarn from the smallest of threads. It tells us stories designed to frighten us in the name of “protecting” us. If we believe such stories, we may start building walls of protection for ourselves. When...
Why do you procrastinate? No need to rush to answer.... it's a blog on procrastinating after all. Most of us do from time to time... or all the time. Unfortunately I did getting this blog written. Understanding why you do will help you develop strategies to reduce...
One regret I have is not being consistent about setting and monitoring progress for personal and professional goals earlier in my life. A few years ago, I came across the Full Focus Planner, a goal setting/day planner system, and it changed the way I thought about...
When the din of the day has died, the circus within arises – late night anxiety. The worries and concerns that were waiting in the back of your mind occupy the center ring, hindering your sleep. What can you do about it? Here are 10 long-term strategies to calm...
Ok, so you’ve finally decided enough is enough. Or maybe someone in your life said it and you finally agreed. You are going to find a therapist to get some help with what you have not been able to conquer on your own. This is a great first step as many...
In part one of this series we looked at how to identify your inner critic’s pattern and covered the rational rebuttal process in part two to counter the voice of your inner critic. In this part we’ll cover how to strengthen your positive voice and take a more...
In part one of this series we looked at how to identify the thinking pattern that your inner critic uses. Recognizing and acknowledging which pattern(s) your critic uses allows you to become more aware of when the critic is running the show and signal to yourself...
After a personal success or win do you tell yourself, “Yeah, but anyone could’ve done that.”? Do the words “couldn’t” and “shouldn’t” intrude on your thoughts? Do you often focus on your flaws or mistakes? Has second-guessing yourself become second nature? These are...
Uncomfortable situations. Difficult conversations. Acknowledging a problem. Facing the reality of a bad relationship. Posting a blog on avoidance….. These are all things that people actively avoid. What you avoid can unfortunately define you just as much as the...
Knowledge: Fact vs. Fiction I have worked with many people who are masters at taking a small kernel of information and growing it into an immense ball of stress. A client of mine was talking to a coworker about happy hour and got a snippy reaction in return. ...
Helping men clarify and connect with their internal values and strengths so they can move forward with confidence and purpose is what I do. Sometimes we need a new perspective on what is holding us back. Often the negative voice in our head is our biggest obstacle and seeing things clearly to find a path forward can be difficult. You can get out of your rut and create the life you want.
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