We all make decisions, big or small, every single day. What time to get up, what to wear for an event or work, what food to eat for dinner, etc. All of daily life tasks can be overwhelming and tedious at times, which may cause someone to feel anxious. The more decisions you have to make can create anxiety for you that is unwanted and annoying.

Do you fit into the category of nearly 40% of Americans who are concerned about job security? If so, what can be done to manage this looming anxiety? Today we will address a few tips and tricks to manage the ongoing fear of job insecurity or job loss.

You are constantly setting goals to reach that next achievement and work toward success. You should be the poster child for calm and confidence, but is your internal world anything but calm?

The chaos can be any uncertainties, insecurities, or fears we are struggling with presently. So how do we find calm in our chaos? To maintain some peace or hope, here are some simple ways you can explore inner peace. 

Social media seems to be the annoying pestering little brother that wants you to play with him and when you open up the apps, you seem to feel less fulfilled and more anxious because of the comparisons you create in your head. 

For those who take pride in their work or career path, being viewed as “irreplaceable” may be a goal to show that you are the best of the best in your field, but could this be creating an increase in tension for the workers and exacerbating or increasing the presence of workplace anxiety.

Sometimes anxiety and perfectionism may be linked for some individuals. If you strive to be perfect, it may leave some lingering feelings of anxiousness due to not meeting your own personal unrealistic expectations.

We know that anxiety is associated with racing thoughts, feelings of overwhelm, and emotional volatility, but have you ever thought about how anxiety may be impacting your physical health as well?

When we picture “self-care”, many of us imagine bubble baths, an extravagant day spent doing things that bring us pleasure; however, these methods alone are not always accessible while we may be feeling anxious at work, waking up in the middle of the night with a panic attack, or trying to hold in our tears driving from one appointment to the other. 

It’s an exciting time full of celebration, goal completion, and exciting next steps. But this time of transition can also be a time of significant anxiety for graduates.

Take a look at the research concerning exercise and its impact on anxiety management.

We clock those hours from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, hoping and waiting for Friday at five o’clock to arrive. We have dreams of a relaxing and fun weekend, but too often, the stress, anxiety, and worries associated with work creep into that precious time off on the weekends.  Can you relate?

Have you been labeled an overachiever? Have you ever wondered what might be feeling that drive for perfection and achievement? Did you know that many overachievers are actually fueled by feelings of fear and anxiety?

Many people have experienced new levels of stress and financial instability resulting from many of these factors. Financial instability or uncertainty has been correlated with increased anxiety and decreased mental well-being.

Many people are familiar with the phenomenon of postpartum depression, but did you know that postpartum anxiety may be almost as common?

Pet ownership is one lifestyle change that many people are considering when thinking about constructing a life that optimizes fulfillment and reduces anxiety in the long term.

take the time to explore simple steps that you can take to improve your anxiety symptoms on a daily basis.

Understanding your specific anxiety experience can be an important key to seeking the correct treatment, applying the correct skills, and ultimately developing a plan to manage and treat your unique experience with anxiety.

Have recent political ads, election cycles, and the increase in political talk caused additional stress or anxiety symptoms for you? If so, you are not alone!

Readers will walk through the stages of understanding different types of emotional immaturity, the various responses that children may have when growing up and in mature home environments, and finally basic steps in the healing process.