Ruminating thoughts are when our minds repeatedly focus on the same thing over and over. In other words, our thoughts become obsessive over some specific situation, event, person, etc. The [...]
In DBT, there is a concept that one can reduce their vulnerability to stress and anxiety by accumulating positive emotions in the long term. This essentially means focusing on, and taking steps [...]
A lack of motivation and focus is a common struggle for many people. It can be difficult to find the work ethic and determination to accomplish all that you have set out to do. Staying motivated [...]
Let’s start with defining what the comparison trap is. It’s the tendency to evaluate oneself in relation to others. People often spend a lot of time comparing to others. Common comparisons are [...]
Distress tolerance techniques are about better managing crisis and stress as it arises without making things worse. Oftentimes, when we are in a crisis, the emotional mind takes over, leading us [...]
Life is filled with ups and downs; it can often feel like a rollercoaster. It can be difficult to manage both the highs and the lows. When we are down, we don’t always know how to cope. When we [...]
How much of your time is spent dealing with anxiety and worry over something in the future? How many times have you not tried something because you figured it wouldn’t work out? I bet many people [...]
Understanding Mindfulness Practice: Mindfulness is talked a lot about these days. It has been shown that utilizing mindfulness practice has tremendous benefits on both physical and mental health. [...]
Worry is an unpleasant feeling that most, if not all, people encounter at various points throughout their life. Since we cannot fully predict how a future event will turn out, sometimes we [...]
Mindfulness has become a hot topic in the field of mental health. Research has shown tremendous benefits of mindfulness, including reduced stress and anxiety, improvement on memory and focus, [...]
