Hack Your Anxiety

Cultivating a more balanced relationship with anxiety, one choice at a time.

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D.

Remember, You Can Handle This

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety can spook you into thinking you can't handle it, even though you already are. Here's how to keep growing capacity and balance.

Why Does Self-Care Sometimes Feel So Hard?

Does the pressure of keeping up with self-care leave you feeling exhausted? These common potholes could be slowing you down.

Emotional Triggers Leaving You Feeling Raw and Beaten Down?

Having our buttons pushed can be confusing and painful. Here's what you need to know about overreactions and triggers, and what you can do to take back control.

Curious When to Worry About Your Teen's Anxiety?

Raising teens isn't easy, especially angsty ones. Curious how much teen anxiety is normal and when you should start to worry? Pay attention to these 10 signs.

Applauding Celebrities' Fight Against Mental Health Stigma

When celebrities come forward about mental health, they help those suffering in silence and chip away at barriers preventing people from getting help.

Scary News Can Be Stressful and Surprisingly Fatiguing

Is the stress of recent horrible news wearing you down? A few key strategies can help bolster your resilience and reduce compassion fatigue.

Overcoming Anxiety Starts with Taking Control

Just because anxiety can feel miserable doesn't mean we have to suffer misery when it strikes.

Flighty Boss? 4 Tips to Make the Work Relationship a Success

Tired of your boss's flaky behavior and poor communication? Here are 4 ways to focus on what you can control to convert your frustration into productive action.

How Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety

Worn down by anxiety? Mindfulness can help restore a sense of control—and it's easier than you think.

Can Good Stress Cause Anxiety?

We may experience good things that lead to stress. Can "good stress" cause anxiety? It turns out that anxiety is always a risk when stress is in the picture.

Curious About the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?

It isn't hard to confuse stress and anxiety. Getting clear on the differences can help you better cope with either one.

Why Do Relationship Insecurities Generate So Much Anxiety?

Do relationship insecurities have you feeling anxious? A few tweaks to your attitude and a willingness to dig deeper can help you use anxiety to your advantage.

"A Star is Born" Inspires Courage, but Could Have Done More

Curious why you felt so inspired and yet so sad watching the latest version of "A Star is Born?" This film's messages matter for mental health.

Cultivating Resilience: Parenting Tough Kids Isn't Easy

Parenting a difficult child can be one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Here are some ways to cultivate resilience.

How Anxiety Can Transform Normal Into Extraordinary

Does anxiety seem to limiting your life, rather than enhancing it? Here are 10 things you need to know to turn it around for good.

7 Ways to Use Anxiety to Improve Performance

Curious how anxiety and optimal performance can actually work together? Check out these 7 ways anxiety can lead to being our best.

Curious How to Use Anxiety to Your Advantage?

Does anxiety sometimes feels like a prison, a force happening "to" you rather than "within" you? It doesn't have to. Learn these 6 key steps to regain control.

11 Ways to Cope with Anxiety When You’re Busy

It doesn't take a lot to drive up anxiety when life gets super busy. These key strategies can help.