Archives of #anxiety

Still Carrying the Mission: Pressure, Self-Talk, and the Battle No One Sees

For many veterans, pressure does not end when service changes. It changes shape. The uniform may come off. The environment may shift. The structure may look different. But the internal habits that once helped you survive and perform do not always power down on command. You stay alert. You stay prepared. You stay responsible. You […]
2 months ago

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 […]
3 months 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 […]
3 months 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. […]
3 months 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
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