Getting past your shyness is very much possible, but it does need a desire to change, conscious effort and practice on your part. Learn 13 confident ways to overcome shyness, reduce anxiety and improve your social skills, in this post from Inc.com. Shyness can truly hold people back--partly because those who are shy tend to avoid public situations and speaking up, and partly ... Continue Reading
Frog Eating
We have been doing some renovating, and I have installed a big, beautiful bookcase in my office. I have been relocating my books that were scattered in a variety of locations onto these new shelves, and I was totally amazed that this new bookcase still wasn't big enough for all of my books. I stood in amazement as I attempted to take in the number of volumes and thought, Have I ... Continue Reading
A Practical Approach To Tackle Stress and Worry
No matter what kind of worry you have, real or unnecessary, the response in your body is always the same: It compromises your immune system. Don’t try to relieve, but eradicate, stress and worry. Address worry head-on. Read this article from HuffPost to start living worry-free. The day that I decided to quit my last job and the day that I handed in my notice were almost 90 ... Continue Reading
Surprising Ways That Shame Can Serve You
A small dose of shame is sometimes a healthy thing. It is nature's way of insuring that humans learn to live with other humans & follow the rules of the tribe. This post from Psychology Today invites you to mindfully notice shame as it arises—probably many times a day! We often hear how shame is toxic and destructive. As a psychotherapist, I continually see how toxic shame ... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Not Let Life Overwhelm You
"The shore is a lot closer than you think. Calmer days and peaceful waters are within your reach." Catch your breath when life feels totally overwhelming. This post from mindbodygreen.com shares 5 anxiety-calming techniques for not letting life overwhelm you! Life is overwhelming at times. Sometimes, you feel like you're drowning—like you're running out of air and can't ... Continue Reading