by Rick Pomfret | Aug 11, 2022 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Mar 24, 2022 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Mar 17, 2021 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Jan 11, 2021 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Nov 23, 2020 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Nov 2, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Men In Life Transitions
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Oct 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 23, 2020 | Anxiety, Online Therapy
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Online Therapy
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Online Therapy
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...
