by Rick Pomfret | Jan 25, 2023 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 8, 2022 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 1, 2022 | Anxiety
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...
by Rick Pomfret | Aug 26, 2022 | Anxiety
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...
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...
