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5 Tools For Effective Communication
Good communication is the foundation of healthy relationships, whether personal or professional. It does not matter whether you are talking to a colleague, a family member, or a friend—how you express yourself can impact your connection.
Learning from your Relationship Mistakes so you Don’t Repeat Them
Relationships are complicated, right? Whether they are romantic, familial, or platonic, any relationship can come with challenges. Sometimes, we make mistakes that affect the relationship.
Overcoming the Anxious Need to “Fix” Everything
Many of us feel the pressure to “fix” problems as soon as they arise. We can feel anxious about the idea of leaving things unresolved whether it is with a friend, family member, or even a work situation.
Does Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Really Work?
Anxiety can be a constant, unwanted companion for many people, affecting daily life in significant ways. From heart-pounding panic attacks to just feeling constantly on edge, anxiety can make everything seem more difficult.
How to calm an anxiety attack
Anxiety attacks are difficult to manage and can definitely derail your life. However, having the right tools at your disposal can help you manage and prevent anxiety attacks.
What is Anticipatory Anxiety?
Anticipatory anxiety can affect anyone, from teens stressing about school to adults worrying about a work presentation or their relationship. But what exactly is it, and why do we experience it? In simple terms, anticipatory anxiety is the feeling of anxiety before an event or situation happens.
5 Tips on How to Calm Anxious Thoughts
Anxiety affects everyone in different ways, but one thing is clear: those racing thoughts can be hard to turn off.
How Does Anxiety Impact Decision-Making? – What Neuroscience Reveals
Making decisions isn’t always easy. Of course, often, it depends on how weighty the decision is. But sometimes, it also depends on our frame of mind and emotional state. If you’ve ever felt frazzled, worried, or anxious when having to make a decision—big or small—you...
Exploring the Connection Between Self-Compassion, Depression, and Forgiveness
Most of us struggle to practice self-compassion. We don’t want to go too easy on ourselves. And so, we assume that the only way to make progress is by berating ourselves for our mistakes until we can correct them. However, this mindset can be quite destructive. After...
Rejecting Negative Self-Talk and Self-Criticism – 5 Tips to Improve Your Self-Esteem
At times, everyone gives in to negative self-talk. You might feel guilty if you let down a friend, and for the next few days, you dwell on it over and over again. Or perhaps you tend to wallow in negative thoughts after making a mistake at work. Your self-talk could...
Are You Losing Yourself in a Relationship? – 3 Keys to Finding Your Voice
Being in a relationship can be very fulfilling. But not all relationships are healthy and thriving. Losing yourself in a relationship may be a signal that your relationship is unhealthy or a sign that you feel some insecurity and anxiety about losing the relationship....
Treating Panic Disorder and OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
There are many different approaches to treating and managing panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). While these two conditions are not the same, there are some similarities in commonly prescribed treatments. One such method that therapists can utilize...