stress

You’re standing at your kitchen counter, staring at the dishes. Your phone keeps buzzing with work messages. Your kid needs help with homework. And suddenly, you feel it—that heavy, panicky sensation like you’re drowning in responsibilities that should feel manageable. That’s overwhelm: when demand exceeds your capacity. And if you’re…

You’re driving to your parents’ house for the holidays, and that familiar knot tightens in your stomach. You’ve been a successful adult for years—you have your own life, your own family, your own rules. But somehow, the second you walk through their door, you’re 14 again, bracing for criticism. A…

More than 40 million Americans are living with a clinical anxiety disorder. Whether you fall into that camp or not, most of us have experienced stress recently—maybe over a looming work deadline or juggling a sick kid at home. When anxiety strikes, we often wonder: How do I make this…

Most of us have experienced this confusing moment: tears suddenly start flowing, and you pause to ask yourself, “Why am I crying right now?” Emotions can surface unexpectedly without any clear trigger, leaving you feeling confused, surprised, or even frustrated with yourself. Here’s the truth: emotions are always a response…

Picture a jar full of marbles: Each marble represents a difficult feeling or emotion—grief, anger, or guilt, to name a few. Now, imagine the last person who upset or hurt you: They knock the jar over, the glass shatters, and the marbles spill out all over the floor. They quickly…

Vacations are a wonderful and exciting part of life. They can expose you to new adventures and experiences that can change your life as you know it, or give you the relaxation and time off you need to be the best version of yourself.  However, returning to normal life after…

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon as you have a weekend to yourself, you scroll TikTok or rewatch Schitt’s Creek…

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. Many people might experience burnout after working long or taxing hours at a job, but it can also have other causes, like conflict with a significant other or an especially busy or chaotic…

When emotions are running high, it can be hard to manage. Feeling easily frustrated may result from stress, loss, hormones, or even genetics. It’s important to remember that, even when they’re overwhelming, emotions are important signals.  Experiencing emotions fully and exploring their source can help you move through those emotions….

Work can often feel overwhelming, with stress taking a toll on our lives and leaving us feeling perpetually drained. Beyond emotional fatigue, stress can contribute to serious health conditions including depression, anxiety, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and arthritis.  While it’s not always possible to control stressors in your workload…

Anxiety can disrupt daily life in many ways, sometimes even manifesting as physical symptoms. When someone with anxiety feels particularly nervous or stressed, their body may respond with tension, leading to muscle spasms or involuntary jerks. These are commonly known as “anxiety tics” or, more precisely, “anxiety twitches.” In this…

Everyone faces a range of emotions in life, including stress, grief, and anger, and finding ways to cope is a universal experience. While coping strategies are essential for dealing with life’s challenges, some can ultimately do more harm than good. Learn about unhealthy coping strategies that can harm your mental…