OVERwhelmed! How do I cope with it?
In a paper published in 1994 titled, “How to break down tasks so they don’t break you”, the first classic time waster they refer to is the telephone. “How often does that m
How can I cultivate my mental health?
Cultivating your mental health includes your mental, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. It is a sweeping statement for what includes so much self-care all wra
How do I overcome the fear of being judged?
The fear of being judged is for you, way worse in your own mind than it actually is in reality because you are your own worst critic. Your own expectations of yourself are higher t
How does burnout differ from stress, and how does it affect motivation?
Severe burnout, may also be a sign of depression. This can be a slippery slope towards hopelessness and even self-harm. It is also feeling exhausted. Disconnected from those around
How do I explain dissociation to my partner?
We dissociate all the time. It’s a normal and natural part of being a human being. We might feel overwhelmed by what we think the challenge in front of us will be, and we just sh
How do I stop being so negative and focusing only on my negativity?
How we feel has a really big impact on how we think. You may not realize it, but ask yourself how you are feeling the next time you find yourself in a negative downward spiral, and
Does anyone else get weirdly anxious the day after going out and drinking?
You might get a feeling of impending doom, an overall feeling of existential dread or something very bad yet completely irrational will happen to you. That hung over anxiety feelin
I think I have social anxiety. But how do I know if it’s just anxiety?
Social anxiety is different from general anxiety in that it relates more to a feeling of being judged by others vs general worries and fears about life in general. If you struggle
Are there better or worse exercises for anxiety/mild depression?
Intense exercise and restorative exercise: it’s always a balance. Remember, your body is always working towards being in balance. If you are already in a primed-for-action state
Has anyone else found relief from anxiety in changing the way they eat?
I’m not going to tell you that wholefoods are good for you or that you should eat a well balanced diet. You already know so much about that. Instead, I want to encourage you to h
