Dreams have been described as dress rehearsals for real life, opportunities to gratify wishes, and a form of nocturnal therapy. A new theory aims to make sense of it all.
This year has been one gigantic sh*% show. To maintain my sanity, I've been using one of my favorite and most effective strategies to help with stress and anxiety.
Imposter syndrome feels like a gummy fear slithering around my internal landscape whispering, “You don’t belong here. They’re going to find out you don't know anything."
Because of my dad and the change in him that I witnessed, I was inspired to support MOSAIC, a non-profit that serves newcomers helping them succeed and overcome discrimination.
Guess what? I haven’t been wasting my time watching cute animal videos afterall. Science shows viewing cute images of animals can boost mood, improve focus and even productivity.
Knowledge is power, they say. Getting accurate information about anxiety, how it works, and the tips to increase "uncertainty tolerance" can be anxiety-reducing in itself.
I’m excited to pass along this new workplace mental health resource I’ve discovered: the evidence-based 'Workplace Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders.'
For years I tried to manage without help from the medical system. I put up all the clichéd roadblocks: I don’t trust big pharma, doctors just want to push their agenda and their pills.
Rob Osman, who has struggled with social anxiety and depression, created a dog walking group for guys to gab about their feelings and struggles (if they so choose).
When perfectionism is running roughshod all over me and my mind, one way I manage it is by creating my own mantras. Here are my current “progress-not-perfection” prompts.
Here are questions and approaches my family, psychiatrist, other health professionals and my friends could have used to help me become more aware and more accepting of my illness.
Distraction is an underrated coping strategy. It gives me a focus other than my rumination. It’s important for me to choose the "right" kind of music, however.
When anxiety overwhelmed me the whole letting it be and noticing seemed like a really bad idea. Until I listened to a podcast reminding me of 1 paramount ingredient I'd forgotten.
The anxiety that needles my stomach and muddles my mind offers a way in for me to comprehend all those years when you fretted and paced and wrung your hands.
This is a strategy I’ve set up with my husband. It’s not a miracle solution, but it can help lessen the blows of bipolar disorder, psychosis, and anxiety that I live with.
Some of you know my story. Many don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be.
The following are ‘bon mots’ that I think are divine. I mean that literally. I believe, words and their authors are often supernaturally (in the good sense) inspired...