In this era of COVID-19, we’re all living with uncertainty every single day. We may be having thoughts like… Will the grocery be out of what I need? Am I going to get the virus? What if I can’t get a job? Will my graduation / wedding / vacation be cancelled? In this post, I’llContinue reading “How to Accept Uncertainty”
Category Archives: stress
Does light therapy help seasonal depression?
I know what you’re thinking: Light therapy? You expect me to believe that sitting under a *special lamp* will make me less depressed? Surprisingly, it just might. Read on to find out how. What’s seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder, and SAD all refer to the same thing. In the DSM-V, it’s listed asContinue reading “Does light therapy help seasonal depression?”
What type of Worrier are You?
I define worry as the narrative our brains write during anxiety. If you’re a worrier, you’re not alone. Worriers come in all shapes, sizes and ages. In this article, I go through five common types of worriers. Worries aren’t all bad – they also have their perks. Read on to find out more! The FortuneContinue reading “What type of Worrier are You?”
How we talk ourselves out of saying no
…even when we really need to! When you’re really used to saying yes to everything, it can be hard to say no… even one time! Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been considering a request. You’ve been back and forth, back and forth in your mind. Maybe you want to say no, but theContinue reading “How we talk ourselves out of saying no”