Last year, I found myself in a constant loop of overthinking, sleepless nights, and that dreaded racing heart before even stepping out of bed. Nothing seemed to help—until I got my dog, Max. The difference? It wasn’t instant, but gradually, his wagging tail and those goofy antics became my daily dose of calm. This personal…
Last year, I found myself in a constant loop of overthinking, sleepless nights, and that dreaded racing heart before even stepping out of bed. Nothing seemed to help—until I got my dog, Max. The difference? It wasn’t instant, but gradually, his wagging tail and those goofy antics became my daily dose of calm. This personal…
If you’ve ever found yourself pacing around the kitchen looking for a snack to calm your nerves, you’re definitely not alone. I used to underestimate how much what I ate impacted my anxiety until I noticed how jittery I felt after certain meals. Turns out, there’s a science-backed connection between our plates and our peace…
It used to hit me every morning like clockwork—the unease, the pit in my stomach, the racing heart before I’d even opened my eyes fully. That early morning anxiety felt like waking up into a storm. For a long time, I thought it was just me, that maybe I wasn’t wired for calm starts. But…
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….
I didn’t used to think about my breathing. It just happened—like it does for most people. But when anxiety started creeping into my everyday life, my breath became one of the first things it hijacked. I’d suddenly realize I was holding my breath without noticing, or taking shallow little sips of air like I was…