Blog — anxiety

The Catastrophizing and Anxiety Connection

When you catastrophize (AKA awfulize), you dwell on a worse-than-worst-case scenario and get overwhelmed by a growing mushroom cloud of painful emotion.

That can ramp up your anxiety even though what you are anxious about isn't really happening. It can stress you out, shut down your ability to think clearly, and immobilize you.  

Click Read More to learn:

• What is Catastrophizing?
• The Catastrophizing-Anxiety Connection.
• How to Stop Catastrophizing. 

10 Positive Quotes and Sayings About Success

You may be looking to improve yourself, your career or your life. 

Click the pic or "Read More" for 10 positive quotes and sayings to help point out some of what can contribute to your success, inspire you, and motivate you to achieve your goals. 

10 Calming Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety Naturally

Anxiety can sap your energy and distract your mind. It can get in the way of your health and happiness. 

Positive affirmation statements can be used throughout your day to calm and relax your anxiety naturally, and cheer you on through challenges big and small. 

Click to read 10 affirmations that can help reduce your anxiety and decrease your stress. 

The Link Between Perfectionism, Anxiety and Depression

Perfectionism is a tough taskmaster. The drive to be perfect and have everything around you be perfect is a ball and chain that holds you back and bogs you down. 

Discover what researchers have uncovered about the negative impact of perfectionism, PLUS tips and tools for overcoming toxic perfectionism. 

Fish show link between anxiety relief and probiotics

Evidence that probiotics offer natural anxiety relief has come in a surprising way—a study about anxiety in fish.

A fascinating new study from the University of Missouri (MU) shows that fish anxiety levels are impacted by the bacteria in their gut. And there’s good reason to believe it’s the same for us humans.

Click to find out what the study tells us about anxiety and your gut. 

What is Anxiety?

What is anxiety? Learn how fear, the fight-or-flight response, and emotional triggers contribute to anxiety—plus tips, symptoms, and helpful resources.