When was the last time you heard from your inner critic? You know, that voice in your head that constantly judges you, puts you down and compares you to others. The one that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough and says things you would never dream of saying to another person. Now you … [Read more...]
4 Things You Need to Know About Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is like fire: it can either provide warmth and protection or spiral out of control and cause destruction. A certain level of anxiety is natural and even beneficial—it keeps us alert in potentially dangerous situations. For instance, feeling anxious while walking alone at night can heighten … [Read more...]
Accepting Your Thoughts with the Help of Acceptance Therapy
Believe it or not, there are many people who have wild, sometimes even disturbing and horrifying thoughts that run through their mind. Although none of the horrifying thoughts that run through a person’s head are reality, some people treat them as they are. A person might become upset … [Read more...]
How-to Self-Manage Anxious Thoughts
Anxiety is a common mental disorder suffered by many. Too often a person with anxiety will find themselves consumed by anxious thoughts. Even situations that do not warrant worry will cause the person to feel anxious and worried. Anxious thoughts can often take away from a person’s ability to enjoy … [Read more...]