Anxiety & Stress
Combating Mental Fatigue
Combating Mental Fatigue Mental fatigue can definitely take its toll on a person’s well-being. It can actually be worse than physical fatigue because of a person’s inability to think clearly or express their feelings and frustrations. Worse still, mental stress is known to cause physical fatigue and illness, too! Mental fatigue or exhaustion…
Read MoreIs Negativity Holding You Back?
Negativity always finds a way to creep up in your life from time to time. It’s when negativity builds up too much or shows up too often that you have an obstacle to overcome. A negative attitude can hold you back from truly living your life. However, you don’t need to feel stuck because…
Read MoreHow to Tame Intrusive Thoughts
Do you sometimes feel like your thoughts are beyond your control, and some of them make you uncomfortable? If so, you can relax. Intrusive thoughts are very common and usually harmless. One study reported by Psychology Today asked volunteers to talk about what goes through their minds. They found that the average participant had…
Read MoreResolving Frustration in Your Life
We all get frustrated from time to time, but we need to express it constructively and effectively, otherwise we may hurt those we love the most. Frustration is a normal reaction to being hurt, threatened, or unable to fulfil current needs. It’s how we express our frustration that can cause additional stress in our…
Read MoreDealing With Your Mental Chatter
We all have a constant companion that never shuts up. The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our dreams. Unfortunately, this never-ending stream of thought can be damaging over time. Fortunately, with understanding and objectivity, the impact…
Read MoreLearning How to Calm Your Mind
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with frantic thoughts about all you need to get done the next day? Are you ever unsure about where to start because you have so much to do and no time to get it done? Everyone has these feelings from time…
Read MoreWays to Stop a Panic Attack
A panic attack can feel terrifying. Those that suffer panic attacks often feel as if they’re going to die. While highly unpleasant, panic attacks are harmless. A panic attack is something you created. So, you also have the power to lessen and eliminate the attack. If panic attacks are controlling your life, you can…
Read MoreLearning Deep Breathing Strategies to Control Anxiety
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety? If so, it’s good to know that there are ways to relieve your suffering. You can learn strategies to take charge of your nervousness and experience the serenity you deserve. You can learn to control your anxiety with simple deep breathing techniques. When you breathe deeply…
Read MoreMake the Holiday Season Bright, Even with Health Challenges
Sickness and disease can be debilitating, frustrating, and frightening. But even with a health challenge, you can still see the beauty that still exists all around you. Even when you’re dealing with something unpleasant, there are pleasant things to be appreciated and enjoyed. Take time to think about the things you can…
Read More7 Strategies for Making Mindfulness a Way of Life
Mindfulness is a popular subject these days. While there are many proponents of mindfulness extolling its many virtues, there’s a lack of information on how to make mindfulness a part of your life. Mindfulness is a skill and a way of life. It’s one thing to learn the skill. It’s another to make it part…
Read More