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- Niceness: A Cause for Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn his book, "When Anxiety Attacks", Dr. David Burns suggests that there are three main causes for anxiety: 1) Negative Thoughts 2) Avoidance 3) Niceness Niceness? Yes, niceness. Just think about what happens when, because of niceness, you say "yes" to something every part of ...
Views: 1844 - 4 Tips for Combating the “Not Good Enough” Lie - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinDo your inner thoughts ever sound like a cruel Reality TV critic (Simon Cowell, Gordon Ramsay, etc.)? For example, do you… Replay your blunders over and over like a Blooper clip on repeat, except you don’t find it funny? Beat yourself up for saying the “wrong” thing? Call yourself ...
Views: 1862 - Why “Should” Thoughts Keep You Stuck: A New Year's Resolution Revolution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinEvery January marks yet another year that we tell ourselves that it’s time to reset, refocus, and re-envision our lives the way they were “meant” to be—the way they “should” be. It’s time to get healthier, work harder (or slower), and match real life with the ideals that have thus far seemed out ...
Views: 1025 - Active vs. Passive Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinHave you ever felt like someone is playing tug-of-war with you, except you are the rope? Being pulled in too many directions can be exhausting, and if it happens over an extended length of time, it can lead to extreme anxiety or burnout. If you are experiencing a bit of life’s tug-of-war, ...
Views: 1382 - Depression & Obsession: Social Media Disclaimers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinAt no other time in history have we been able to connect so well with long-distance loved-ones, receive instant feedback on an idea, belly laugh at goofy memes, or find welcome distraction in someone else’s story. In many ways, social media has been a tremendous gift of connection and ...
Views: 905 - 5 Steps to Coping with Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinUnless you are face-to-face with a bear or another physical danger, nothing feels more terrifying than a panic attack. Many have gone to the Emergency Room fearing heart attacks, strokes, and death. With symptoms including chest tightening, throat constricting, and faintness, it’s no wonder many ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Body Acceptance Part 1: An Unexpected Lesson from Star Wars - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinAnyone that saw the movie poster for Star Wars: Episode One could have been easily mislead into thinking this would be an epic movie. The image of Darth Vader's shadow lurking beside the figure of innocent Anakin Skywalker is thought-provoking and thrilling! ...
Views: 1608 - Body Acceptance Part 2: The Scale-- Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn Part 1 of this series, we discussed strategies for eliminating unhelpful self-criticism about your body. In this article, we will explore frequent weighing as a potential contributor to poor body image. Following a cognitive behavioral counseling approach, we know that it is not only ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinMost parents don’t feel super great after yelling at their kids. In fact, no matter how justified the outburst seemed at the moment, it’s more than likely that both the parent and the kid are left feeling terrible afterward. Research is beginning to indicate that harsh verbal discipline ...
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