It’s a hopeful time to be alive right now. The summer is finally here and as vaccinations rise and covid cases fall, the doors leading back to society and to normalcy are opening, slowly, one at a time, revealing a bright big house full of airy rooms filled with people and friends and family we haven’t been with for a long time, along with all the lovely things that we can now do once again. It’s also an uncertain time...
The relationship of most men and stress is short term and simplistic. The single symptom which is easily recognized and most readily associated with a stressful situation is a mood change. “Dad's grumpy” or “dad is out of sorts”. He had a tough day. They think it's all psychological and just a passing moment. So, they treat the [...]
Everyone has their own way of dealing with the daily stresses and strains of life. Anxiety can lead to panic, and can also contribute to depressed mood and a deteriorated sense of well-being if left unaddressed. There are some practical, simple strategies to cope with anxiety every day, so that these experiences don't exacerbate and [...]
Men's Issues: "Manning up" Can Lead to Stressing Out Men traditionally take pride extremely seriously. Historically, this behavior has been beneficial in many ways but, unfortunately, it can sometimes also be harmful. Whatever you call it -- saving face, manning up, protecting your honor, retaining prestige or just being proud, there are instances when making this a first priority [...]
Anxiety: America's Next Great Epidemic? Anxiety is one of the fastest growing mental illnesses affecting the U.S. and Canadian populations and the numbers don’t appear to be slowing. In fact, the number of reported cases of anxiety disorders has risen an astounding 1,200 percent since 1980. The Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada reports that 12 [...]
If simply thinking your way to happiness was possible, anxiety disorders wouldn’t be the most prevalent mental health problem in the United States. As I tell my clients seeking help for anxiety, the mantra “take charge of your own happiness” sounds great, but it’s just not that simple in the real world. In fact, anxiety [...]
People often reflect on the past twelve months around this time of year. What changes occurred? What could be done differently in 2015? These are all helpful questions that can guide us toward more enriching lives. But for many people, these questions carry shame or guilt. Such emotions can be difficult to release and lead to frustration [...]
The Silver Lining is Bigger Than We Think: Finding the Balance in Challenge “The sum of all forces in a closed system is zero.” This quote refers to a well-known theory from physics called the conservation of matter. If we apply it to mindset and human behavior, it has profound implications for those of use [...]
Giving the Gift of Self-care: How to Replace Holiday Triggers With Tenderness The holidays can be a time of joy, celebration, and reconnection, but our high expectations for this season can sometimes send us into scary spirals of doubt and depression. Reducing stress during the holidays means spending time taking care of yourself, and working [...]
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in North America and can be developed from a range of complex risk factors such as genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Although highly treatable, only a third of those suffering from anxiety reach out for help. Anxiety is a reflection of basic human [...]
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