Stress and anxiety feel very similar. Both can create feelings of tension, a racing heart, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, trouble sleeping, or even physical symptoms like headaches or an upset stomach. Because they share many of the same signs, it's easy to confuse one for the other. However, understanding the difference can help you respond [...]
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The Biggest Lie of Them All: “I’m Fine”
“I’m fine” is one of the most common phrases. But after “I read and agree to all the terms and conditions,” “I’m fine” may be the least honest of them all. Maybe more than a lie, it’s a shield. “I’m fine” often means: I don’t want to burden anyone. I am not sure how to explain how I am feeling. I don’t have [...]
Workday Shutdown: How to Transition into Home Life
Many people struggle to leave their work at work, but what happens when we bring work home with us? When we bring work home, it can increase stress, make it easy to neglect self-care, increase the risk for burnout, affect relationships, and even reduce our quality of sleep. If you feel that you are constantly thinking about [...]
Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?
It’s the holiday season. Before we are even able to put the Fall decorations away, the Christmas trees already have their lights on. Jingle Bells accompany us wherever we go to endorse our festive mood. Yet, the moods my clients bring to the office these days are often far from being festive. For many, the [...]
Stress Management: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is an incredible skill to help manage stress, anxiety, panic, and any unpleasant feeling. It’s also great if you just want to relax! It’s a great way to ground your mind AND your body and can be done anywhere. How It Works You can either find a guided progressive muscle relaxation exercise [...]
Tips for dealing with stress over the holidays
By Jack Fox, M.A., Resident in Counseling Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash We know the stress of the holidays can be a lot. Here are two simple tips to keep in mind to keep stress at bay. 1) Don’t break the bank to try and show you love or care. Many people try to show their family and [...]