Anxiety
How Mindfulness Helped My Anxiety
Photo courtesy of Photo by Levi XU on Unsplash Anxiety used to be the background noise of my life. It was always there—buzzing, humming, sometimes roaring—making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. I didn’t always have the words to describe it, but I knew what...
How to Deal with Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Regain Control of Your Life
If you’re like me, then you know that managing anxiety can be a challenging journey—even on the best of days. Mine always seemed to be the worst when I was trudging the aisles of the grocery store. But I finally learned the right strategies so I could manage my...
How Anxiety Affects Relationships: Understanding the Emotional Impact
Anxiety is a complex and deeply personal experience, yet its impact often extends far beyond the individual who suffers from it. When anxiety infiltrates a relationship—whether romantic, familiar, or platonic—it can create emotional distance, miscommunication, and...
The Mechanics of an Anxiety Attack: What Really Happens in Your Mind and Body
Photo byElizabeth ZernetskaCourtesy of Pexels.com What Happens Inside Your Body During An Anxiety Attack Unless you are superhuman, you have probably had anxiety at some point in your life. It usually starts off with a whimper, but left unchecked, anxiety can...
Managing Holiday Anxiety: 10 Effective Strategies for a Calmer Season
Navigating Holiday Anxiety with Grace and Serenity The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and cheerful carols, is often painted as the most wonderful time of the year. However, for many, it can also be one of the most stressful times. From...
Understanding the Fight-or-Flight Response and Its Connection to Anxiety
Almost everyone has heard of the "fight or flight" response but most people don’t fully understandswhat it means or why it’s so central to our experience of anxiety. The fight-or-flight response is anancient survival mechanism that prepared our...
What Is Anxiety? Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or danger. It is a feeling of unease, fear, or apprehension about what is to come. While it is normal to experience occasional anxiety, such as before a big event or during a challenging situation, anxiety becomes a...
Self-Love and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection for Women’s Well-Being
What in the world does self-love have to do with anxiety and how women manage their anxiety, or rather don’t manage it? It’s a good question, and the answer is not apparent on the surface. So sit back and pour yourself a cup of Joe because this is going to be a...
What Stress Does to the Body: Understanding Its Impact on Health
Photo by Liza Summer https://www.pexels.com/@liza-summer/ In today’s current climate of go, go, go and achieving all the time, stress is a significant part of everyday life, and the impact it has on the body is profound. Over 63% of Canadians feel that their stress...