In mid-October, I had a client share that she was extra stressed because “It’s basically Christmas! I’m already doing my shopping.” Boy do I get it. A trip to Home Goods or WalMart makes it clear — we’ve been in Christmas since September! I can feel the pressure myself, it’s tangible — physiological. A mantra […]
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You have undoubtedly heard the terms stress and anxiety. To most people, they appear to be two sides of a coin, but there is a lot more to these terms. In order to best improve your stress and/or anxiety, it’s important to understand the differences between the two. Stress can be defined as any demand
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Have you felt overwhelmed and overstimulated by sensory information? Could it be that you find it difficult to concentrate on a single task due to various tasks competing for your undivided attention? If so, you could be suffering from overstimulation anxiety. Overstimulation anxiety is a condition that is becoming more prevalent in today’s society. Our
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If you’ve been reading this blog for the last few years, then you’re no stranger to posts about stress, anxiety and covid overload. And yet, a couple things have happened recently that are spinning my head around. First, this article in the NYT, “Health Panel Recommends Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65”. Diagnosed anxiety and depression rates
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It’s happening! In the Northeastern US, the air is getting cooler, the trees are changing colors and kids are in school, with in-person teachers and without masks. The day that seemed so far away has finally arrived. How are you marking the transition for yourself? For some clients it’s prepping for Halloween (!!) while for
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I’m fat and happy. (That’s healthy in an unexpected transition.) Folks who’ve been following my thread know that the hits just keep on coming for me — covid (with 3 little kids), emergency back surgery for me, stage 4 cancer for my husband, moving 2x during the pandemic…it’s been a lot. And now, I’m gearing
Ah, summer. Summer is an interesting time — it’s about as cliched as the “holiday season” which can burden us with expectations. If you’re American, EVERYONE seems to be at the beach, or in Europe, or out West. And if you’re not sure about that, just head to your nearest social media portal. FOMO trigger
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why i avoid ac in the summer I was just in the Yucatan, touring a very cool spot named Coba. Our tour was a mix of Europeans and Americans, and in the bus the (French) tour guide mentioned: No one will be happy with the aircon on this trip, Europeans hate it, American want more
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You Are In a Transition. Can You Name It? Transitions can be hard. Some rites of passage, like marriage, come with a list of traditions that can help you process the event. Pick a venue, shop for rings, build a guest list, write your vows, send invitations, find a rabbi, priest, officiant? And that’s just
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