The number one fear is often cited as glossophobia: the fear of public speaking. Whether you call it stage anxiety, stage fright, or performance anxiety, we can all probably relate to this feeling to some extent or another! This phenomenon is related, but distinct from social phobia – also known as social anxiety disorder – […]
Fear as a Part of Everyday Life Fear is one of those things we all know a little too well. It can show up as butterflies before a big presentation, a racing heart when you hear a noise at night or even that hesitation before trying something new. Sometimes fear keeps us safe and sometimes […]
Why Balance Matters (and Why You’re Probably Running on Coffee) Let’s be honest for a second…how often do you find yourself replying to emails at midnight or trying to tackle your to-do list on your days off. It’s like the line between “work” and “life” is practically non-existent these days. And let’s face it, the […]
Life is full of constant changes that can disrupt our habits and shake us out of our comfort zones. Dealing with big life transitions can be especially difficult; there’s managing the logistics of the change, coping with the emotional toll, and grieving the life you’re leaving behind. Even positive changes can be challenging to deal […]
Somehow, summer just flew by (again), and now we’re already about to head back into the school grind. Whether you’re a parent, guardian or just someone who’s watching someone else go back to school, this time of year can hit differently; excitement, stress, maybe even a little dread. If you have kids returning, whether 5 […]
Have you ever agreed to something you didn’t really want to do? Maybe you were already overwhelmed or just mentally drained but you said “yes” anyway? It happens to a lot of us. Whether it’s helping a friend, taking on an extra task at work or just responding to a late-night text when you really […]
Self-care is a topic that gets talked about a lot – because it is so important!!! Practicing self-care improves mental health by reducing stress, preventing burnout, and boosting mood. It is also shown to benefit your physical health, productivity, and relationships. Yet many of us don’t engage in adequate self-care, and miss out on the […]
Prevention is often discussed when it comes to our physical health, but we don’t always consider mental health preventative treatment. There are many studies, dating back decades, that highlight the protective impact of having a solid foundation when it comes to your mental health. Whether you call it Preventative Psychology, Positive Psychology, or Salutogenesis, this […]
What is Executive Dysfunction? Executive dysfunction is a deficit in one’s ability to use higher-order cognitive skills, such as planning, organizing, focusing, managing time, and controlling emotions. Those who struggle with executive dysfunction may have more difficulty getting started on tasks, finishing tasks, making decisions, following multi-step directions, remembering sequences of information, and not acting […]
As I mentioned in the last post, positivity is (obviously) a good thing, but forcing oneself to be positive all the time can have some negative consequences. Again, these problems arise from the reality that life is both good and bad, pleasure and pain. When we only acknowledge half of our lived experience, this type […]