Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, and chronic pain. Regardless of the cause, insomnia can be debilitating, leaving sufferers feeling exhausted and … Continue reading Heating Pads: A Natural Remedy for Insomnia
In today’s world, we’re inundated with a constant stream of information. From news articles to social media feeds to endless emails and notifications, it can be difficult to keep up with everything that’s going on. This constant barrage of information … Continue reading Go on a Low-Information Diet
Living with anxiety can feel like a constant battle. Between therapy sessions, medication, and other coping strategies, it can be hard to find something that works consistently. However, there is one simple tool that you may not have considered before: … Continue reading Ice Packs for Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive experience that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. However, as my favorite author Brené Brown reminds us, we have the power to transform our anxiety into resilience by cultivating a … Continue reading How to Manage Anxiety
Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that is often associated with emotional resilience and the ability to endure suffering. Although it originated over 2,000 years ago, its teachings can still be applied to modern life and the challenges we face … Continue reading Practicing Stoicism in Daily Life
Brené Brown’s work on wholeheartedness is a valuable resource for managing anxiety. In this blog post, I will discuss how her research can be applied to manage anxiety in practical ways. What is Wholeheartedness? Wholeheartedness is a term used by … Continue reading A Wholehearted Approach to Managing Anxiety
The mind-gut connection is a well-established phenomenon that suggests there is a complex interplay between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. In fact, the gut is often referred to as the “second brain” due to the many neural connections that … Continue reading 8 Steps to Managing the Mind-Gut Connection
Stress is a common experience that many of us face in our daily lives. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities, stress can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health. However, according to Eckhart Tolle, author of “The … Continue reading 6 Innovative Ways to Manage Stress
Grounding techniques are a set of strategies that can help people cope with difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. These techniques are based on the principle that by focusing on the present moment and using our senses, we … Continue reading 7 Grounding Techniques to Calm the Mind
Anxiety is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a debilitating condition that interferes with daily life and prevents individuals from achieving their goals. However, there are strategies that can help manage anxiety, one of … Continue reading Focus On What You Can Control
The Blog of Psychologist, Christine Dickson, PhD 