Feeling Stress vs Being Stressed
Stress ManagementThe Difference Between Feeling Stress and Being Stressed
When you feel stress, it moves through you without getting stuck; it informs you of your circumstances (bills piling up, or having a sick kiddo on a day that you have a deadline at work,…
How to Relax and Unwind
Stress ManagementBenefits of Learning to Relax
People sometimes say that learning to relax can be easier said than done. And frequently, that's because we overthink things. It's rather cyclic. But the cycle of stressful thinking can be broken. Here are some…
How to Stop Being a Martyr
Stress ManagementStop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Everybody Else Warm
Have you ever felt like you're constantly putting out fires in your personal or professional life? Do you find yourself sacrificing your well-being and happiness to make others happy?…
Sleep Procrastination and How to Break the Habit
Stress ManagementSleep Procrastination: Understanding the Causes and Solutions
Discover why we engage in sleep procrastination and learn effective strategies to overcome it. Here are ten common causes of sleep procrastination:
Stress from daily procrastination
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Healthy Selfishness
Stress ManagementUnderstanding Healthy Selfishness for Effective Stress Management
Have you ever wondered how selfishness can be healthy? The idea may seem paradoxical, but practicing healthy selfishness can be a kind and effective way to manage stress. So,…
Holiday Stress
Stress Management
Navigating Holiday Stress: Expert Tips for a Serene Season
The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, it can also be a period of immense stress and overwhelm. As a seasoned counselor…
Coping with Tinnitus
Stress Management
Living with Tinnitus: Navigating the Sound of Silence
Understanding Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external auditory stimulus. It can manifest in various forms and intensities, making each person's experience…
Living “What is” instead of “What if”
Stress ManagementHow often do you find yourself looking back and asking things like:
What if I had stuck with playing the guitar?
What if I hadn't dropped out of baseball?
What if I had shown up to that marketing event?
There are a million ways…
The Calming Breath
Stress ManagementParasympathetic Nervous System: Rest & Digest
Stress and anxiety trigger the 'fight-or-flight response' in our bodies, a survival mechanism controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. This response is designed to help us face danger for…
Resiliency
Stress ManagementImagine a tree stump with a small sapling growing up from it. You'll notice that this tree was chopped down, only to "bounce back" by re-sprouting new leaves! This tree cannot be kept down. It is the model of Resiliency.
Why can some people…
Fear and Confusion as tools
Stress ManagementFear and Confusion are amazing teachers. In the picture above, you can see that the eyes are opened wide, teeth are showing, and arms are extended to protect from a perceived threat. This is the classic "flinch response."
We've been duped!…
Insomnia and Sleeplessness
Stress Management
Trouble falling asleep? or staying asleep?
Do you wake up throughout the night?
Is your mind racing too fast to sleep?
Have your sleepless nights impacted your job? Family? Friendships?
Lying awake at night can be infuriating.…