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
Not Feeling Like You Belong? Why Oxytocin is Important.
Oxytocin is the real “happy” brain chemical that we are all after. It lasts longer than dopamine and is a lot more rewarding in the long term. Sure, dopamine feels good when we
How do I know my own limit versus just putting something off?
We procrastinate and self-sabotage often without realizing it. Our midbrain takes over from our prefrontal cortex and daily choices become our daily habits. We suddenly stop scroll
I can’t seem to open my emails. How can I feel less panicky about it?
Email inboxes are overwhelming because actually opening your email inbox can be so uncertain. “Who will need what, and can I actually give it to them?” The act of opening your
As a perfectionist, can I get better at failing?
Being a perfectionist is debilitating. It stops you from actually taking action because your brain tells you something along the lines of, “…why even bother. It’s not goi
Why do we find ourselves fearing the future?
We fear the future because we can’t control it. It is as simple as that. We look for certainty in life to provide us with structure and comfort. It is why we have “comfort food
