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 stressful. Most everyone has experienced some…
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…
For many, college is not only a place for education. It’s also an excellent moment in time to meet new people, go to parties, and create new experiences. But, if you have social anxiety disorder, these moments aren’t so exciting….
Sleep disturbances are common. While they can sometimes indicate issues consistent with anxiety, depression or another underlying health issue, this is not always the case. Sleep issues do not always indicate a major problem is at hand. In fact, getting…
Anxiety is something that everyone experiences at one time or another. The sensations of anxiety can come and go very quickly and only in situations that are intimidating or important. For example, if you are counting on a successful job…
Mindfulness practice refers to the purposeful effort we make to pay attention to the present moment, without judgment of our experience. It is an action step to stop whatever you are currently doing and take inventory of what is going…