Do you find yourself avoiding certain situations or conversations? Overcoming avoidant behavior can be challenging, but with persistence and effort, progress is possible. In this article, we will explore steps you can take to overcome or ease your avoidant behavior. Recognizing and acknowledging avoidance is the first step to resolving it. Identifying the root causes of your avoidance can help you set realistic goals and …
Overcoming perfectionism can be a beneficial step toward personal growth and reduced stress. Embracing imperfection and letting go of perfectionism can lead to a happier life. Perfectionism is the tendency to have excessively high standards for oneself and to strive for flawlessness in all areas of life. While high standards can benefit certain situations, perfectionism often increases stress, anxiety, and constant dissatisfaction. I have outlined …
Managing anxiety and depression in the workplace is crucial for maintaining mental well-being and productivity. I’m sure you know the warning signs of when depression or anxiety is creeping in, and I bet you have your system down on how to manage these symptoms without blinking twice. However, if you’re curious about other coping methods at work, I’ve outlined coping strategies and resources to help …
Negative thought patterns can significantly impact our overall well-being and quality of life. Cognitive restructuring is a powerful technique to help break free from these negative patterns and foster positive change. This process is generally done with a therapist or trusted friend, but if you want to try this independently, I’ve outlined a step-by-step guide to cognitive restructuring below. Recognize negative thoughts The first step …
Dealing with anxiety can be challenging, but there are several strategies you can use to help manage and reduce its impact on your life. From establishing an exercise routine, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques to prioritizing sleep, here are a few strategies to help manage anxiety. Educate Yourself Feelings of unease, worry, and fear characterize anxiety. While occasional anxiety is normal and can be helpful …
Part 3 of 3 Part 1: Easy Anxiety Techniques Part 2: Slightly-More-Complicated Anxiety Techniques Part 3: Advanced Anxiety Techniques Hopefully, you’ve found some useful ideas in my previous two anxiety articles. This article covers some even more advanced techniques for dealing with anxiety. These techniques have aspects that are simple to learn, but they also tend to go a little deeper into examining the ways …
Part 2 of 3 Have you tried and mastered the anxiety techniques in “When Panic Attacks – Part 1: Easy Anxiety Techniques”? Great. The techniques in this article are slightly more complicated and it may take more practice and experimentation to integrate them into your life. Nevertheless, learning and incorporating these ideas can help with not only short bursts of anxiety but with more persistent …
Part 1 of 3 Part 1: Easy Anxiety Techniques Part 2: Slightly-More-Complicated Anxiety Techniques Part 3: Advanced Anxiety Techniques Anxiety is one of the most common complaints that bring people into therapy. It is estimated that in any given year, 18.1% of the population could qualify for an anxiety disorder diagnosis. As with any reason people come to therapy, effective treatment of anxiety will vary …