Ostriches don’t really bury their heads in the sand. However, that is an apt image for what happens when we try to deny our troubles instead of dealing with them. Denial is a common defense mechanism for avoiding facts that make us uncomfortable. In the short term, it can be constructive if it helps us… Continue reading Are You Living in Denial?
Category: Self-Care
Top Tips to Cope with Anxiety
If you struggle with anxiety regularly, you may find yourself using unhealthy methods, such as overeating or using drugs or alcohol, to cope. For obvious reasons, this is not the best approach, but what is? …Click here to read the full post.
Experience Joy in the Everyday Things
Since when did life get so complicated? What happened to the days of running wild and not having to worry about anything? Even as we have gotten older, it is still fun to reflect upon how things were in our past and the simplicity of life. But truth be told, you can still have that feeling.… Continue reading Experience Joy in the Everyday Things
Create a Routine of Relaxation
Our world is full of stress. When you live in a society that encourages competition, achievement, and success, you are going to have to learn how to decompress effectively. If your daily routine does not include a routine of relaxation, you are doing yourself a serious disservice… Click here to read the full post.
Tips to Ground Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed
The world is a busy place with many distractions. This makes it very easy to feel overwhelmed on a regular basis. Once you feel overwhelmed it is not easy to move yourself to a better mental space without the knowledge of how to do so. However, learning to deal with overstimulation, distraction and anxiety is a… Continue reading Tips to Ground Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed