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?”
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How to Face your Fears
You may have heard that the only way to overcome your fears is to face them. That is true! … and, it’s much easier said than done. Fear can be paralyzing. The immediate reaction to fear is often to freeze or avoid. It takes a lot of courage and commitment to go towards your fearContinue reading “How to Face your Fears”
How to Stop Catastrophizing
Catastrophizing occurs when a minor problem happens, and you jump to the worst case scenario. Hoosiers call it “making a mountain out of a molehill.” What a molehill is I haven’t the slightest clue. Anyway, here’s an example: Let’s say you get sick and decide to take the day off work. As you sit atContinue reading “How to Stop Catastrophizing”
How to use yoga for stress relief
Ever left a yoga class and still felt stressed? Yeah… me, too. In my humble opinion, it’s hard to use yoga for stress relief without incorporating mindfulness teachings. After all, that is actually how yoga started centuries ago – as a spiritual, meditative practice (read more about the history of yoga here). Some yoga teachersContinue reading “How to use yoga for stress relief”