Anxiety with test taking will affect a high percentage of people at some point or another. Taking exams is inevitable as we develop our skills and seek to advance academically or in the workforce. Schools, employers, and other agencies use…

Assertiveness is a term that usually brings up either positive or negative thoughts and emotions. Because assertiveness is expressed in a social context, it is natural to have varying personal experiences and associations with it. For some people, it is…

Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects millions of people in the United States and worldwide. It is characterized by a variety of symptoms and makes socializing and participating in social situations quite stressful.  Most everyone has experienced…

Grounding techniques for anxiety are coping strategies that help reduce anxious distress and discomfort. Negative thoughts, memories, flashbacks and other triggers can lead your brain to sense a threat. When the brain believes that there is something that can harm…

A pleasant activities list is a tool that can help improve mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Many people tend to already have a few hobbies and leisure activities that they enjoy doing.  However, the frequency and attention given to…

Pleasant activities are activities that bring you positive feelings such as happiness and joy. They can be anything from entertaining, intellectually stimulating, and relaxing to sporty, silly, or just plain fun. The main effect of pleasant activities is that they…