Running on Empty: A Case for Self-Care
We are constantly bombarded with so much information and responsibilities these days that it can be hard to find the energy to do it all. We’re taking care of others, meeting deadlines at work but what we’re not doing is taking care of...
Taming Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic, that internalized voice inside our heads that criticizes and belittles our actions, abilities and self-worth. While it can sometimes push you towards improvement, more often than not, it worsens your anxiety and depression. Understanding and managing your it can be...
Breaking the Cycle of People Pleasing
You might be asking yourself, “Why should I stop people pleasing? Isn’t it about being kind and helpful?” While helping others is a wonderful trait, people pleasing often comes at a significant emotional cost. As mentioned in my previous post, “Are You A People Pleaser?”, one of the...
Managing Stress at Work
Work can be a significant contribution to the amount of stress in your life. Between deadlines, performance expectations and workplace dynamics sometimes work may become overwhelming and unenjoyable. If you find that work related stress is impacting your health, it’s time to seek professional...
Parental Anxiety
Understanding Parental Anxiety You are not alone. Approximately, 10-20% of parents experience significant levels of anxiety as a parent. If you tend to struggle with anxiety before children, you will most likely struggle with...
Perfectionism and Embracing Imperfection
Perfectionism and Signs of Perfectionism Perfectionism is the tendency to set unrealistic standards and demands on yourself and others. This can lead to harsh self-criticism for perceived failures and shortcomings which...
Overcoming Avoidance in Anxiety
You’re all too familiar with that feeling of anxiety that comes up as worry and stress when a situation arises. In order to deal with your anxiety, you practice avoidance. So now you find yourself scrolling through social media or watching the latest new “it” show to avoid feeling anxious but...
Three Mindsets to Get Paid What Your Worth
I recently stumbled upon the book Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap. I would recommend anybody who is interested about money to invest in a copy of her book. Ms. Dunlap had a lot of good insights and scripts to offer. What I found most interesting is how stressful it can be for people to...