A lot of situations and experiences can lead to you feeling anxious. However, what you do with the anxious thoughts is what breaks the cycle of anxiety. Why? What if…? When in an anxious state, your mind may be past focused or future focused. Unfortunately, both are a trap and a form of […]
COMMUNITY “Being around people who loved me and whom I loved healed me.” – Dr. Marisa G. Franco Social Connection Quite simply, you are wired for social connection and you need it. Often, you seek connection through romantic love or nuclear families. An alternative route, of at least equal importance, is building a community. Dr.
Anxiety and avoidance are best friends when it comes to keeping someone stuck. First, let’s talk about ANXIETY. Anxiety lives in the body and the brain. For example, people who struggle with anxiety may notice physical symptoms such as upset stomach, muscle tension, feeling on edge, headaches, and shallow breathing. Additionally, the mind can be
Sometimes the emotion doesn’t fit the facts of what’s going on or acting on the emotion would not be effective. If this is true for you, try doing the opposite of what your emotion is driving you to do. Here are some examples of how opposite action can be used: If you are angry and
We all struggle with unhelpful thoughts from time to time. These thoughts become problematic when someone gets stuck on them and cannot find a way to make them stop. These thoughts can cause distress, irritability, and muscle tension or pain. Unhelpful thoughts take you out of the present moment, separating you from connecting with the
