My fear of failure and indecision is stopping me from doing anything. How can I overcome this?
You may be someone who is a perfectionist. That means you’re a high-achiever who is expecting the most of yourself. That can feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulde
I’ve had a lack of sleep and I am bouncing between all of my emotions. Why do I feel like I’ve been wrung dry?
When we were young, we would have been coached by our parents to have a little more sleep if we were a little more moody. As adults, we forget that a lack of sleep is the reason wh
What does it mean to “connect to nature”?
There is a lot of research out there about how much better we do as humans when we are outside and interacting with nature. From forest bathing to a simple walk in the woods or jus
Sure, owning a pet lowers stress. But how do I know if I could manage it?
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. And if you are up for the responsibility of looking after an animal, it may just help you take responsibility for taking care of you too. Ou
I am tired, unmotivated and I feel stuck in my life. What can I do to find that spark again?
We already know that having the latest and greatest cars, electronics, etc doesn’t actually bring us the happiness that we so desire. So what does? Knowing your values can
I always feel like I need to be doing something to keep my mind occupied. But then I get so overwhelmed with negative thoughts and even panic attacks. How can I stop the cycle?
According to Dr. Perry in the book, “What Happened to You”, the way to reduce arousal and bring yourself or any person back to perceiving safety around them and wanting to enga
Understanding your inbuilt fear response: Fight – Flight – Freeze – Fawn.
Stick with me on this one – it will be worth your time to understand you better. Polyvagal Theory looks at how the vagus nerve works and how as humans, we care most about our
How do I relax and slow down and still get everything done?
You live in a very fast paced world and have a number of responsibilities. You’re likely still young, but you’re starting to feel like your stress is taking over, slowly but su
Watching awe-inspiring videos online makes me worry less. Do I do more of it?
You know what this period of isolation and lockdown has done to your world and to you. Not to mention how Covid itself has impacted you if you fought off the virus directly. We are
I have been doing Tai Chi to battle my anxiety and it’s done me the world of good. What else should I try?
How you exercise has an impact on your Central Nervous System. Intense exercise and restorative exercise can both be helpful: there is always a balance of the two. Remember, your b
