None of us leads a stress-free life, so finding ways to manage our workloads and the demands of our day-to-day lives is necessary. There are some important questions we need to answer about our stress experiences – how can we manage them, how can we recognize when we’re courting burnout, and how can we respond when we’re overwhelmed?
As you’re likely all too aware, 2020 has been a uniquely challenging and stressful year. During an average year, the holidays can bring up added layers of busy-ness and stress. Many of us are moving into this year’s holiday season already feeling burned out. With that being said, we wanted to share a few suggestions for de-stressing during the holidays.
If you’re familiar with the debilitating effects anxiety can have on someone, you might be familiar with one the common questions people come to therapy with– “Why is this happening to me? What causes my anxiety?”
Sleep is such an important part of both our physical and mental health. Many clients who come to therapy with mental health problems also present with sleep disturbance. It can be a vicious cycle, as sleep deprivation negatively affects our mental health, and mental health issues can make it harder to get quality sleep.
Have you ever felt stuck in your thoughts?
Have you felt consumed by them, trapped in them, without any easy way out? These sticky thoughts are unfortunately all too common, and sometimes it’s hard to know how to escape them.
Tara Brach is a psychologist and author of Radical Compassion (which I definitely recommend). Her book outlines a very powerful mindfulness tool for processing difficult emotions, which I’ve found to be extremely helpful as I guide my clients through emotional experiences.
Emotions are like waves that will rise and retreat. No feeling is permanent, and every difficult emotion will pass.
Feeling anxious? Learn four evidence-based techniques—CBT, mindfulness, deep relaxation, and exercise—to help you manage anxiety and feel more in control of your mind and body.
Anxiety affects millions of adults each year, but it’s highly treatable. Learn the difference between worry and anxiety, why your body reacts the way it does, and how understanding your mind-body response can help you regain calm and control.
Anxiety holds us back from living fulfilled lives. We help you manage your anxiety by empowering you with essential coping skills and techniques.