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No matter the trials or times of darkness we endure, turning to God and His counsel can help us to find peace, comfort, and reassurance. That’s especially true if you’re dealing with anxiety.
Anxiety can be crippling and debilitating at times. Feelings of fear, helplessness, and even hopelessness are undeniably human. Resting on our faith when we’re feeling anxious can help us feel stable, calm, and grounded again.
...continue reading "Inspirational Verses to Manage Anxiety"
Fearful thoughts can often turn into obsessive thoughts, and the more you obsess about something, the worse it seems to become.
Unfortunately, trying to STOP thinking about things obsessively can often make things worse. You might find it difficult to manage your thoughts as they get stronger. This is especially common for people who deal with OCD.
...continue reading "Managing Obsessive Thoughts"
If you are an introvert, it can seem like you are mis-matched for the roles and tasks around you that seem to prefer extroverts.
...continue reading "Being an Introvert in an Extroverted World"
When you feel cooped up or you’re home with too many people at once, it can increase the risk of conflict.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everyone’s lives in some way. At one point, nearly 95% of the country was under some kind of lockdown or shelter-in-place order.
While some states are slowly starting to reopen, many others are still being encouraged to stay safe at home.
...continue reading "Coping with Conflict at Home During Shelter in Place"
Anxiety is often defined as an irrational fear of something. It comes in many forms and can trigger a variety of symptoms. It impacts people differently, so it’s not always easy for others in your life to fully understand how they can support you or even understand what you’re going through.
...continue reading "Tips to Help Explain Anxiety to Your Loved Ones"
We are living in uncertain times. While this is certainly uncomfortable, it’s normal to feel out of sorts and lack confidence in making decisions about the future. Additionally, it is human nature to do better when we have routines that we can rely on. If our routines get thrown off for any reason, then our foundation feels shaky, leading to a feeling of more uncertainty.
...continue reading "6 Tips for Coping with Uncertainty"
Some people have absolutely no problem saying "no". Others feel as though they can’t say it without feeling guilty. While no one wants to disappoint others, it’s important to know when to give yourself a break.
Have you ever been in a situation where you know you shouldn’t say "yes" to something, but you do it anyway? You don’t want the person making a request to think less of you, right?
But, when you do say yes, you end up feeling overwhelmed and may even get angry with yourself. Unfortunately, this is a vicious cycle people often face when they have trouble saying "no".
...continue reading "The Art of Saying “No”, Without Drowning in Guilt"
Do you prefer staying home at night instead of going out to a loud, crowded restaurant? Would you prefer to curl up and watch a good movie or read a book rather than experience the overstimulation of a bar or club?
...continue reading "Are You Socially Anxious, or Just Naturally Introverted?"