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The Rebound Effect: Why Trying to ‘Calm

The Rebound Effect: Why Trying to ‘Calm Down’ Can Make Anxiety Worse

You’re anxious before a big meeting. Your chest tightens, your thoughts start racing, and someone (maybe even you) says: “Just calm down.” You try deep breaths, positive self-talk, but somehow, it only gets worse. Your heart beats faster. Your brain feels louder. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’re trying to calm down… so why does it […]

Micro-Stressors: The Small Things That Q...

Micro-Stressors: The Small Things That Quietly Wear You Down

You spill your coffee. Your phone pings with another email. You’re running late. The kids are arguing. You can’t remember if you replied to that text. By the end of the day, you’re completely drained. But when you look back, nothing huge happened. Sound familiar? That’s the thing about micro-stressors. The small, everyday pressures that […]

Breaking Free from the Supermom Myth

Breaking Free from the Supermom Myth

Picture this: you’re packing school lunches, answering work emails, folding laundry, and trying to remember if anyone fed the dog. By the end of the day, you’ve done a hundred little things but still feel like you didn’t do enough. This is the weight of the Supermom Myth. The idea that mothers should juggle it […]

Decision Fatigue and Anxiety: How Overth...

Decision Fatigue and Anxiety: How Overthinking Drains You

You’re standing in front of the closet, staring at your clothes. Ten minutes pass, and you’re still not sure what to wear. It seems like such a small decision, but your brain feels stuck, heavy, and drained. By the time you finally decide, you already feel drained. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing […]