An attitude of gratitude is associated with benefits including increased positivity, happiness, and reduced stress and anxiety. Finding ways to be thankful in everyday life for everyday things is an interesting way to stave off worrying. But, what does it…
Self-criticism refers to an inner dialogue that you have with yourself. This inner dialogue consists of negative judgments and evaluations of your own personal traits and actions. Specifically, there is a focus on one’s flaws, deficiencies, or imperfections. While self-criticism…
Making friends with social anxiety feels challenging when the idea of being in new social situations increases your heart rate. Meeting new people and building friendships is not easy and often gets more complicated for adults. While time constraints and…
You’re on the job and supposed to be working but your mind is elsewhere. For example, planning vacation, meeting friends for dinner, and what about finally getting that car washed? Basically, everything except for what you actually NEED to do….
Anxiety about change makes it difficult to make important life decisions and pursue goals. For example, anxiety about change in routines can influence whether or not to start a family or switch jobs. Sometimes it is possible to spend more…
Social anxiety during holidays can be even more stressful than trying to manage social anxiety symptoms on a regular day. There are specific standards and expectations associated with social functions during the holiday season. For example, workplace parties, gift exchanging…
Young adult anxiety is becoming more prevalent in today’s world. We all go through difficult times but young adults today are dealing with high expectations and pressures that are different from previous generations. As a therapist in Rockland County NY,…
Overthinking social interactions will have you replaying past conversations and social experiences you’ve had. This often looks like evaluating your performance and overanalyzing the details surrounding the social interaction. Even when it is no longer necessary and the situation is…
Learning to identify and manage stress is good for our health and an effective way to reduce anxiety symptoms. Keep stress levels low and you are likely to feel better overall. Using a stress management plan is one way to ensure…
End of summer anxiety and end of summer blues can begin as soon as August starts. If you are feeling a mix of worry and sadness that the summer is coming to an end, you are not alone. Transitioning back…