For many people, caffeine is part of the daily routine. A morning coffee, afternoon energy drink, or cup of tea can feel like a simple way to increase alertness and get through a busy day. But for people living with anxiety or other mental health challenges, caffeine may sometimes do more than provide [...]
Effective communication begins with understanding our own emotions. Yet many people struggle to accurately describe what they're feeling, relying on broad terms like fine, stressed, or upset. While these words may be true, they often fail to communicate the deeper emotional experience. The Feelings Wheel is a simple but powerful tool that helps people identify, understand, and articulate [...]
There are many approaches to emotional regulation and coping, but two main categories you’ll hear often are cognitive vs. somatic. First, what do cognitive and somatic mean? Cognitive refers to thought-based processes or your mind’s response to emotion. Cognitive emotional symptoms include things like racing, repetitive and escalating thinking as well as [...]
Sometimes we get stuck in finding ways to make change. It can seem overwhelming. Often it is because we are thinking big picture versus small action. Most lasting change if formed by small intentional actions repeated over time to become habits. Continue reading for some tiny ways you can support your mental health. [...]
Protecting your peace is all the rage these days! Now that we, as a society, have come to embrace important mental health practices like self-care and boundaries, let’s talk about the other end of the spectrum: avoidance. It can be so tempting to distance yourself from things that stir up emotion, feel uncertain [...]