Have you ever had something good happen and found yourself waiting for it to go wrong? Maybe your relationship is in a good place. Work is going well. You finally have a little more peace in your life. You should be able to enjoy it, but instead, a thought creeps in: “Something bad is probably […]
When You’re Still Carrying Something Tha
Have you ever thought, “I should be over this by now”? Maybe something happened years ago, but certain situations still bring up strong feelings. A difficult conversation may make you anxious. Being criticized may feel especially painful. You may have trouble trusting someone, even when they have given you no reason not to. You might […]
How Anxiety Can Make Small Decisions Fee...
Have you ever spent way too long making a simple decision? You read a text several times before sending it. You change your mind about what to wear. You ask someone else what they think, even though you already know what you want to do. Then comes the second-guessing. What if I make the wrong […]
What Happens When You Ignore Stress for ...
Stress doesn’t always arrive as a crisis. More often, it shows up quietly. You tell yourself, “I’ll slow down after this week.” Or, “Once things settle down, I’ll take a break.” But then another busy week comes along, followed by another. Life keeps moving, so you keep moving with it. After a while, living with […]