Guest blog post written by Erin Stewart I’ve always had anxiety. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my first babe and struggling with postpartum anxiety I became aware of it. When reflecting back on it, turns out all of those recurring childhood nightmares of a bed being made then quickly unmade or sticks being … Continue reading My Tools for Living Mindfully with Anxiety
One of the main reasons people tend to avoid going to therapy is out of fear of being judged by their therapist. And I get it. No one wants to go into a stranger's office and open up about their deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings. It's scary, uncomfortable, and our initial instinct is to protect … Continue reading What Your Therapist Actually Thinks of You
"I'm so busy!" We hear this phrase used all of the time because the reality is we are really busy. Life is chaotic. Work demands, home-life responsibilities, family, friends, hobbies, self-care are all things which take up our time and attention on a daily basis, leaving us more susceptible to exhaustion and burnout along the … Continue reading How To Work Smarter, Not Harder
Do you ever just scroll through social media, all happy and excited, to then find yourself suddenly frustrated and annoyed by all of the stuff you see posted? Social media is truly such a wonderful thing but it can be too much sometimes. When it comes to health and wellness especially, it seems social media … Continue reading Why Wellness Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
It's Friday evening. The workday is over and you're feeling excited to have the next two days off. The evening feels full of promise, excitement, and possibility. You're smiling, happy, and full of life. And then you blink and it's Sunday evening and Monday is looming around corner. You notice that familiar feeling of anxiety … Continue reading How To Combat The Sunday-Scaries
We've all heard it and we've all said it at one point or another: "Just get over it." Whether it's our friends complaining about the same old drama or our family members carrying on about something we feel is insignificant, sometimes that phrase just seems to be the most fitting. Maybe not the most empathetic or … Continue reading How To Cope When Your Loved One Suffers From Anxiety
Guest blog post written by Tiffany Teamer, LCSW When my eldest daughter started Kindergarten, I was preoccupied by irrational thoughts of following the school bus the 1.2 miles from my home to my child’s school to be sure she gets there safely. I’d then imagine myself hiding in the bushes, wearing those plastic incognito glasses … Continue reading How To Help Your Anxious Child
I was recently out to lunch with a colleague and I posted an Instagram story of my delicious meal, along with a poll question asking who else loved these types of breaks, followed by two options: "Yes I love them!" or "I never take my break." When I saw the majority of the responses picked … Continue reading Why You Need To Take Your Breaks
I remember every time I would see someone jogging, I would be envious of them in the way they effortlessly moved and always seemed so peaceful and calm despite the grueling workout. I remember wanting to be able to do the same but then instantly reminding myself that I could "never" be a runner because … Continue reading How Running Heals the Mind, Body, and Soul
Guest blog post written by Angela Prior LCSW, RYT I was first drawn to yoga in 2011 after a major move across the country. My baseline has a tendency to run a little bit more anxious and this move marked the beginning of some big life transitions. It marked a commitment to my relationship, a new … Continue reading How Yoga Heals