What are the signs and symptoms of workplace anxiety? Some commons symptoms of workplace anxiety include: Constant worry Imposter syndrome A desire to be perfect Irritability or muscle tension Lack of concentration or memory loss Lack of motivation or losing interest in your work Can an anxiety disorder make someone more likely to experience workplace anxiety? While it is normal […]
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My people. My circle. My tribe. Can we all agree that it’s freeing to find a place where you belong? A space where you are fully accepted and you can just be? As humans, we are born and wired for connection. For some of us, our ancestral history shows us that moving in numbers was vital to safety, security, and […]
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Graciousness. Thankfulness. Appreciation. Gratefulness. Gratitude. They all come from a space of positivity. Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful and appreciative. However the concept of gratitude goes far beyond just the definition. Feeling grateful is a conscious choice and requires intention to pay attention to the good things in life. By focusing on the positive aspects of our lives […]
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I’m pretty certain that you’ve heard the term “self care” before and at first glance, it’s meaning seems to be kinda common sense. Self care is taking care of yourself. Seems simple enough right? Well…. Self care is more than just a hashtag Research shows that that self-care isn’t a priority for consumers because 44 percent believe self-care is only […]
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Fall is here and I am happy! No, more like ecstatic! The leaves are beginning to change, the weather is cooling down, and then there’s PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING! I’m slowly emerging from my summer hibernation and ready to slip on my boots, toss my scarf over my shoulder, and sip my seasonal latte as I casually wave to passersby. Yall, […]
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The hardest part… The hardest part in deciding to seek therapy is, ironically enough, deciding to seek therapy. Congratulations on choosing YOU! You’ve taken the first step on your journey to discovery, healing, and happiness. Celebrate yourself for that! The second hardest part is finding a therapist that will be a good fit for you which, to be honest, will […]
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There’s no one way to answer this question as it lies somewhere in the gray area of individual personality. Here’s the good, bad and ugly. Good Lying in bed can be a refuge for the high performer and high achiever. The luxury of sleeping in was likely nothing short of a distant dream for this personality type before Covid 19. […]
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Empowerment. Such a loaded word. Google defines it as this: the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights webster’s dictionary Did you catch that? You are ultimately in control of your own life! That shouldn’t come as a surprise though. As ironic as it may seem, the Urban Dictionary has become a […]
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Causes for the “Holiday Humbugs” Generally, the holidays are a time of happiness, a time for spending quality time with family and friends, a time filled with excitement, joy and generosity but, the truth is…that’s not the case for everyone. In fact, the holidays can be a time of loneliness, depression, and anxiety for many. I like to call them […]
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