Cognitive distortions are sneaky little tricks our minds play on us. They can shape our reality in ways we don’t even realize and create a very destructive mindset. They’re like filters that warp our thoughts, making us see situations in exaggerated, negative, or...
We’ve all been there - lying wide awake in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why your mind seems to think bedtime is the time to start solving the world's problems! Your mind races, your bo dy feels tense and restless, and the clock keeps tick, tick ticking away...
Finding a moment of peace today sometimes feels like a luxury - or a miracle! It seems everything demands on our time and attention, and everything is urgent! (Hint: it's really not though 😉) It's easy to get caught up in all the nonsense. That’s where mindfulness...
Anxiety is something that we all experience at some point in our life. Whether it’s before a big presentation, a first date, or a job interview, that feeling of nervousness and worry is completely common (and often helpful). But sometimes anxiety can feel overwhelming...
Today terms like "anxiety attack" and "panic attack" are used interchangeably, which only leads to confusion regarding their meanings and implications. But what's the difference between anxiety attack and panic attack? While both are intense emotional experiences,...
We’ve all been there—lying in bed, wide awake at 3am replaying that awkward conversation we had two days ago or obsessing over whether we remembered to send that email. Overthinking is the mental equivalent of spinning your wheels in the mud: you’re using a ton of...
Are you caught in an endless loop of negative thoughts that feel impossible to break free from? This repetitive pattern, called rumination, can have a severe impact on your mental health, causing heightened stress, anxiety, and even depression. The first step to...
Anxiety is typically seen as something negative—an emotional state that we want to avoid or minimize. However, emerging research suggests that anxiety, when managed effectively, can have surprising benefits. Understanding these benefits can help you shift your...
Feelings of anxiety and worry are a common experiences for many of us these days. But often there's confusion regarding the difference between anxiety and worry and their implications for mental well-being. Worrying is a natural response to life's challenges. However,...