Mental Health

If you’ve been struggling with anxiety or stress for an extended period, chances are you’ve developed an imbalance in your nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system has two primary functions: activation (fight/flight/freeze) and relaxation (rest/digest). However, like a bodybuilder who only works out one arm, many people become excellent at activating stress responses but not […]

Overthinking is a common issue that many people struggle with, leading to anxiety and stress. The mind becomes a whirlwind of thoughts, often negative, that can interfere with daily life and happiness. This blog post will explore how to stop overthinking by mastering the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) skill of cognitive defusion. What Is

Decision making can be challenging for anyone, but for those struggling with executive dysfunction, it can feel nearly impossible. Executive dysfunction affects your ability to organize, plan, and execute tasks, often leading to decision paralysis and overwhelming procrastination. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of executive dysfunction, how it impacts decision making, and

Our brains are incredibly complex organs, designed to keep us alive and functioning in a world full of potential threats. However, this evolutionary design often leads to a built-in negativity bias that makes us focus on dangers and shortcomings rather than positive experiences. This negativity bias can fuel feelings of anxiety and depression, making it