It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in many forms, for instance panic attacks, phobias and […]
Set Yourself Up For Success: The Importance of Goal Setting to Improve Self Esteem
Many people set goals to get in better physical shape. They want tighter buns, six pack abs and arms that never jiggle. But how many people decide to work on their inner selves? No matter what we look like on the outside, it’s who we are on the inside that really dictates our lives. Self-esteem reflects the […]
Handling Perfectionism Related Anxiety During the Holidays
Oh, the holidays. In magazines and on TV they look picture perfect. In reality, there are ups and downs during the season. For those of us that struggle with perfectionism, the holidays can be a time where we feel more stress or anxiety in our lives while trying to create the perfect holiday dinner, presents, […]
Managing Stress and Mental Health in Graduate School
I was so excited to be interviewed for this PsychCentral article on how to manage your mental health while in graduate school. You can say I’ve had some experience with grad school – I’ve been a grad student, I’ve counseled grad students, and supervised graduate students. I know first hand how stressful it can be. […]
Treat Yourself: The Importance of Putting Yourself First & Self Care
Most children are brought up to be kind and respectful of other people. They are taught to consider others’ feelings and help those in need. But when it comes to taking care of themselves, many people lack the ability to put their own needs first. To some, the concept of self-care is as foreign as […]