Performance anxiety isn’t just something that happens to actors or musicians on stage. It sneaks up on people in meetings, during presentations, even when you’re just speaking up in a group discussion. I’ve personally felt that intense, heart-racing panic right before presenting to my own team—people I talk to daily! It’s frustrating when your mind…
If you’ve ever felt like your brain has its own chaotic playlist on repeat, you’re not alone. I used to lie awake for hours, wrestling with a mind that wouldn’t shut up—overthinking every little thing. And let’s be honest, being trapped in a loop of anxious thoughts is downright exhausting. But here’s the good news:…
Let me be brutally honest: anxiety has sabotaged my productivity more times than I care to admit. It creeps in during crucial workdays, turning a simple task list into an overwhelming mountain. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had that same gut-punch of anxiety making you lose focus, procrastinate, or spiral into a mental…
Ever been in a meeting or just chilling at home when, out of nowhere, your body feels like it’s on fire? Your cheeks flush, sweat kicks in, and you’re left wondering if you’re coming down with something or if your body’s just betraying you for no reason. I used to think hot flashes were exclusive…
Cold showers and anxiety — I’ll admit, I used to think the idea sounded absurd. Splashing freezing water on myself when I was already on edge? No thanks. But after months of wrestling with relentless overthinking and that all-too-familiar tightness in my chest, I finally gave it a shot. Turns out, the benefits of cold…
Some days, anxiety wraps around your chest like a vice grip, and your thoughts race faster than your breath can catch up. That’s where I first stumbled into art therapy—not as a planned treatment, but as a desperate way to get the chaos out of my head and onto paper. I had no clue how…
Let’s be honest—sitting in a dentist’s chair with a bright light beaming down on your face, strange instruments hovering near your mouth, and the high-pitched whirr of a drill in the background isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. But for some of us, it’s more than just discomfort—it’s full-blown anxiety. I’ve personally rescheduled cleanings more times…
When I first heard about EFT tapping for anxiety, I’ll admit—I was skeptical. It sounded a little too simple, almost gimmicky. Tap on your face and suddenly feel less anxious? Really? But after a particularly tough bout of anxiety that had me spiraling for weeks, I figured, why not? I tried it. And something shifted….
When I first heard someone say they painted their way out of an anxiety spiral, I thought they were joking. Turns out, they were on to something real. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just mentally cluttered, there’s a good chance art therapy might be the unexpected ally you…