"Motherhood definitely contributed to heightened anxiety in the twenties and thirties. And with each addition to the family, the anxiety grew as well." According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of American, more than 6.8 million people are affected by general anxiety disorder (GAD). Individuals affected by this condition experience excessive anxiety and worry, often expecting the... Continue Reading →
Reduce Your Stress by Shifting Your Mindset
"Before I was aware of this, countless negative thoughts flowed through my mind throughout the day. As a result, I was more pessimistic about life and my destiny." Negative thoughts and emotions are common contributors to stress. Replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, also called cognitive restructuring, is an important element of living a stress-free... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Procrastination
~"Do what you like least first." Do I procrastinate? Why yes I do and I must say, I do it very well. Here is a great example. So, my daughter decided that she was no longer interested in playing the clarinet at the end of last year. I did not push the issue. I was... Continue Reading →
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