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Why Is My Anxiety So Bad Right Now?
7 Reasons Anxiety Can Suddenly Feel Worse Have you found yourself wondering, “Why is my anxiety so bad right now?” Maybe nothing major has happened. Maybe you can’t pinpoint a specific reason. Yet suddenly your thoughts are racing, your body feels tense, and your anxiety feels louder than usual. You are not alone. Anxiety often…
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RIDE THE WAVE: Panic Attack Survival Guide
A panic attack is a surge of adrenaline. It feels dangerous, but it is NOT!!! Panic rises. Peaks. And falls. Like a wave. The goal is not to force the wave away. The goal is to ride it out. 5 Tips to use during a panic attack: 1.) Stop Fighting the Feeling Instead of telling…
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Super Bowl Anxiety
Alright, it is almost time for the Super Bowl! No matter which team you are rooting for, everyone can experience strong feelings from the game! These feelings have often been called “fanxiety!” Clever right? Ever get anxious before or during watching your favorite sports team’s game? You are not alone! Ever wonder why a friend,…
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Thanksgiving Anxiety & How to Deal With It
Okay, it is almost Thanksgiving! So let’s talk about common triggers for this holiday and how to handle them! We will cover setting expectations for the day, prepping for the holiday, and setting boundaries with others. Expectations Expectations are always best to set ahead of time! Trying to reason with people when they are heightened…
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Kindness and Anxiety Part II
It’s World Kindness Day! I had no idea this even existed till last year! I am all about kindness!! Seriously, I am. Both in my personal and professional life. My kids hear about this daily from me. So how does kindness relate to anxiety? Research has shown us that when we practice kindness, it can…
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I Don’t Like to Worry, Part II
There is so much going on in the world right now. It is likely bringing up so many emotions for you. I just wanted to start by saying that whatever you are feeling is completely valid. You do not need to minimize how you are feeling because other’s have it worse than you right now.…
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I Don’t Like to Worry, Part I
Well, hello there! I want to thank you for your patience before reading this post. I have been doing my best to keep my Instagram and Facebook pages up with videos and content! Those are a faster way for me to get information to you, but that does not mean I have given up on…
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“I may feel anxious, but I can…”
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I can’t do this”? I am guessing the answer to this is yes. I would guess this is something we have all said at some point in our lives. Now I want you to think about the times you have said this when you were feeling anxious. Maybe you…
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I Choose to Try
As Covid-19 cases surge, our anxiety does too. With that anxiety comes the doubt about our ability to handle uncertainty. Let’s talk about this with a current example from my life. My Anxiety I am personally anxious about the impact this surge will have on my kids. I am frustrated with the schools and the…
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You Don’t Need a New Year to Make Change
It is interesting to me that people wait for a new year to start setting goals for themselves. Why do we do that? Well, the start of a new year is a time where we reflect on the past year. We look back and look for areas we can improve on. Our mindset may be…