Archives of #anxiety

Why You’re So Tired After “Easy” Days

You walk through the door and drop your bag. Not because it was heavy. Because you are. It was supposed to be an easy day. No crisis calls. No aggressive behaviors. No last-minute staffing chaos. And yet your body feels wrung out. Your head is foggy. Your patience is thin. You might even feel a […]
2 weeks ago

Always On Guard: How to Calm a Nervous System That Never Rests

When You’re Always On Guard There is a moment many people recognize, even if they have never named it. You are sitting at the kitchen table. The house is quiet. Nothing is wrong. And yet, your shoulders are tight. Your jaw is clenched. Your breathing is shallow. Your body is braced, like something is about […]
4 weeks ago

Burnout That Does Not Look Like Burnout

The physiology of quiet depletion in high performers Why capable leaders do not see it coming Most entrepreneurs expect burnout to look dramatic. Exhaustion. Loss of motivation. Inability to function. But research on chronic stress tells a different story. High-functioning burnout often develops while performance remains intact. That is because the nervous system is adaptive. […]
1 month ago
Does mental health need to be the new cancer prevention

Does mental health need to be the new cancer prevention

I remember when I began my career nearly 40 years ago (holy cow, the time has gone quickly), there was an expectation that any issues, challenges or stress you experienced should be “parked at the door“. In other words, don’t bring it to work. Although that sounded like a good idea at the time, it […]
3 years ago
Stress Management Vs Stress Mastery

Why stress management is not enough, and you need stress mastery

Stress has become a prevalent aspect of our lives in today’s fast-paced world. While some stress levels are normal and necessary for growth, excessive stress can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, it is essential to understand the difference between stress management and stress mastery. Stress management refers to the strategies used to reduce […]
3 years ago
woman multi-tasking at work next to woman experiencing TMJ

Is good stress an oxymoron? Are there any options

As a woman, I am no stranger to stress. From juggling work and family responsibilities to dealing with societal pressures to look and act a certain way, stress has become a constant companion. And like many women, I have often bought into the idea that some stress is good for us – that it helps […]
3 years ago
avoiding and attracting

The harder you try not to stress the more stress you feel.

Ever hear yourself say this under your breath? Stress is a natural part of life, but sometimes the harder we try to avoid it, the more stressed we become. This phenomenon, known as “paradoxical intention” or “reverse psychology”, can occur when we put too much emphasis on avoiding stress. It can lead to a self-fulfilling […]
3 years ago
Person looking out a window smiling

How often do you give yourself permission to be happy?

Have you ever heard someone referred to as having “high permission levels“? While this may seem vague, it is a powerful concept that can significantly impact our happiness, well-being, and success. This blog post will explore permission levels, how they affect our lives, and how we can increase our permission levels to achieve greater happiness, […]
3 years ago

What is up with the Millennials?

It seems everywhere you go today you hear this question. The “Millennials” are defined as Generation Y or those born between the early 1980’s and 2000. It seems the lives of this generation are even more complicated than mine being a late baby boomer.  Our world is changing so quickly, just think back 10 years ago […]
9 years ago