It’s funny — or maybe frustrating — how many times I’ve canceled plans with friends last minute, not because I didn’t want to go, but because my mind spun a thousand anxious scenarios that made stepping outside feel like a marathon. If you’ve ever done the same, trust me, you’re far from alone. Social plans…
If you’ve ever felt your pulse race or your chest tighten just from the idea of starting a conversation with someone you don’t know, you’re not alone. I used to avoid entire events just to dodge the awkwardness of talking to strangers. Anxiety about talking to strangers isn’t just a minor discomfort—it can quietly sabotage…
Back when I was in my twenties, I missed an incredible opportunity to speak at a conference—one that could’ve boosted my career—because I was terrified of messing up. At the time, I didn’t know what to call it. I chalked it up to nerves, or maybe I just wasn’t ready. But looking back, it was…
Life’s full of curveballs, right? Whether it’s starting a new job, moving across the country, having a baby, or navigating a breakup, major life changes have this sneaky way of throwing our emotions into a blender. For some of us, that blender is on high speed — and that’s what anxiety during major life changes…