Sometimes we might think that it is OK to worry about the future. Often times we believe that if we don’t worry about it, then we will not be prepared for what is to come. But, it’s actually never good to “worry” at all. Worrying is a trick that your mind plays on you to make you “think” you are problem-solving. Our brains are very active and these thoughts...
LIFE’S CHALLENGES CAN BE IMMENSE & FEEL IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERCOME– EMDR Therapy Can Bridge The Gap – You hear it deep down inside… “I’m not good enough.” You have many positive beliefs about yourself and your capabilities to do great things, but there is still this nagging from within that you aren’t capable, you’ll mess it up, something bad will happen. These...
Have you ever forgotten to turn on your blinker when changing lanes? Then you glance at the driver you moved in front of, and you see they are flying off the handle… completely enraged with hand gestures and horns, etc. Well, this is not really about your blinker. Anger is a completely natural emotion to have and express if and when needed, however, sometimes we...
Spending even just a brief time meditating can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD/overthinking, and insomnia. Guided meditations work to actually re-wire the brain to learn which thoughts are unimportant, do not require emotions to be attached, and which thoughts may even be unhelpful. Meditation for Overthinking (Great for OCD) I routinely...
Grounding exercises combined with diaphragmatic breathing will help to reduce anxiety and change your emotional state. Below are examples of techniques that may help to distract you from what you are experiencing emotionally and allow you to shift your focus to what is actually happening in the present moment – helping you to feel calmer and more relaxed. Grounding...