Mental Health

Anxiety can be a challenging emotion to navigate, especially when it spirals into anxiety about anxiety. This meta-anxiety, or the fear of experiencing anxiety, can create a cycle that feels impossible to break. In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies to interrupt this cycle and manage your anxiety more effectively. The Modern Lie About Anxiety […]

Mind wandering, also known as stimulus-independent thought, occurs when your thoughts drift away from the task at hand. This kind of random, unintentional thinking happens in the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. While occasional mind wandering can be harmless, excessive mind wandering can lead to increased anxiety and unhappiness. This guide will explore

Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in today’s fast-paced world. Whether it’s due to work stress, personal responsibilities, or a flood of thoughts and emotions, overwhelm can leave you feeling paralyzed and unable to move forward. In this blog post, we will explore a simple 2-minute technique that can help you manage feelings of overwhelm

The news is filled with painful and scary updates, leaving many of us feeling anxious, discouraged, and overwhelmed. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. The constant barrage of distressing news can take a significant toll on our mental health. In this post, we’ll explore how your brain reacts to the news and provide

Worrying is a common experience for many people, but it isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s something we actively do. Understanding why our brains choose to worry can help us find better ways to manage and reduce this habit. In this post, you’ll learn about the three subconscious benefits you get from worrying and