Hack Your Anxiety

Anxiety

11 Ways to Use Anxiety Positively

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on September 24, 2021

Have you wondered how anxiety can actually be a positive part of your life? Perspective is key.

Anxiety

Afraid of Change? 6 Ways to Embrace It

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on May 11, 2021

Feel like just the idea of change is holding you back? A new perspective can help.

Anxiety

Intrusive Worry Occupying Too Much Headspace?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on January 19, 2021

Intrusive worries taking up too much mental space? These quick hacks can help you get back to life.

Anxiety

Can't Stop Worrying About the Future?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on September 21, 2020

Here are some hacks to help you feel more in control.

Anxiety

Should My Child Return to School This Fall?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on August 8, 2020

Not sure whether your child should go back to school? Tuning into your anxiety can help you make a good decision.

Anxiety

Remember, You Can Handle This

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on March 27, 2020

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.

Embarrassment

Why Does Self-Care Sometimes Feel So Hard?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on February 15, 2020

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

Anxiety

Emotional Triggers Leaving You Feeling Raw and Beaten Down?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on November 15, 2019

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.

Anxiety

Curious When to Worry About Your Teen's Anxiety?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on November 4, 2019

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.

Health

Applauding Celebrities' Fight Against Mental Health Stigma

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on October 4, 2019

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

Anxiety

Scary News Can Be Stressful and Surprisingly Fatiguing

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on August 17, 2019

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

Anxiety

Overcoming Anxiety Starts with Taking Control

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on July 19, 2019

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

Anxiety

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

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on June 17, 2019

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.

Mindfulness

How Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on May 5, 2019

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

Anxiety

Can Good Stress Cause Anxiety?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on April 5, 2019

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.

Stress

Curious About the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on March 12, 2019

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

Anxiety

Why Do Relationship Insecurities Generate So Much Anxiety?

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on February 20, 2019

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.