Why Do You Procrastinate?
One of the most common questions I hear as a therapist is, "Why do I keep procrastinating when I know it causes me so much anxiety?" You know what you need to do, but you don't do it, or you wait until...
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If you're reading this, chances are that procrastination is not your friend. Most of the time, it seems like procrastination leads to nothing but anxiety, disappointment, and shame. So, if that's the...
View ArticleOrthorexia: When Good Eating Goes Bad
What is orthorexia? The term comes from the Greek words ortho, meaning straight, right or correct, and orexis, or appetite; so orthorexia literally means "correct eating." Orthorexics are characterized...
View ArticleCoping with the Anxiety of Infertility
Nearly 1 in 8 couples will face infertility at some point in their relationship1. And anyone who has struggled with infertility can attest to the physical and emotional strain that accompanies this...
View Article10 Common Holiday Stresses and How to Cope with Them
The holidays can be demanding for many reasons, but if you're prone to anxiety they can be downright overwhelming. The gifts, the parties, the baking, the family—or perhaps the absence of these...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Someone You Love Is Anxious
Whether they worry, obsess or panic, if you have a loved one struggling with anxiety it can be almost as painful for you as it is for them. The first impulse is often to reassure—“everything will be...
View ArticleGet It Done in 2013: How to Overcome Procrastination
Defeat procrastination once and for all using these four simple steps. You'll learn how to build motivation, set good goals, manage your time more effectively, and change the thinking that leads to...
View ArticleWhen Worry Works
In the Age of Anxiety, worry is ubiquitous and much effort is spent on controlling it, conquering it, or eliminating it. However, worry is one of the most powerful tools for survival that we possess....
View ArticleOrthorexia: When Good Eating Goes Bad
What is orthorexia? The term comes from the Greek words ortho, meaning straight, right or correct, and orexis, or appetite; so orthorexia literally means "correct eating." Orthorexics are characterized...
View ArticleGet It Done in 2013: How to Overcome Procrastination
Defeat procrastination once and for all using these four simple steps. You'll learn how to build motivation, set good goals, manage your time more effectively, and change the thinking that leads to...
View ArticleWhen Worry Works
In the Age of Anxiety, worry is ubiquitous and much effort is spent on controlling it, conquering it, or eliminating it. However, worry is one of the most powerful tools for survival that we possess....
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