Blog — anxiety

Growth Mindset Tip: Drop Your Fear of Trying 0

Trying isn't a weakness—it's the first step toward growth. If you've been told not to say you'll "try," you're not alone. But the truth is, avoiding effort out of fear of failure or judgment can hold you back. This post explores how embracing the courage to try supports a growth mindset and helps you move forward, even when success isn't guaranteed.

How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone 0

Fear getting in the way of you stepping out and reaching your goals?

Learning how to stretch your comfort zone can help.

Fear and anxiety can restrict and constrict your life if they hold you back from doing things outside your comfort zone. This post can help you learn how to stretch your comfort zone and expand your life.

Click Read More to learn:

• What is a Comfort Zone?
• The connection between Fear, Anxiety and Your Comfort Zone
• 5 Fear Truths from Dr. Susan Jeffers
• Tips for stretching your comfort zone
• Steps for your own Comfort Zone Challenge

April Anxiety Tip#1: Stress Happens 0

Ironies of ironies. On the morning I planned to publish my first post in my “April Anxiety Challenge” my suddenly non-responsive computer gave me anxiety.

The good news is I got a chance to practice what I preach. My anti-anxiety skills helped me calm down, clear my head, and find a solution.

Stress happens. It happens every day in ways small and large.

There are going to be problems arise throughout each day. The question isn’t whether there will be problems. The question is: how will you respond to the problems?

April Anxiety Challenge 3

Anxiety can suck the life out of life. It seems to me that we are experiencing an anxiety epidemic. You probably see it (and maybe feel it) too.

One of my many specialties as a counselor and hypnotherapist is anxiety. I've helped tons of people overcome all sorts of levels of anxiety—from everyday types of stress to "I can't leave my house" anxiety.

I have a unique perspective and insights into anxiety because of the work I have done with clients, and also because of my own experiences overcoming fear, anxiety, and even panic.

How Does Hypnosis Work? 0

Think hypnosis is mind control or stage show silliness? Think again. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused relaxation that can help you access your subconscious, shift old patterns, and support lasting change. This post breaks down how hypnosis really works, what it feels like, and the powerful ways it can support your mental health and wellbeing.

The Chinese Farmer Parable: Maybe It’s Good, Maybe It’s Bad 0

Here is my version of the Chinese Farmer fable or parable that can help you to pull out of awfulizing about your life.

A farmer who was feeling down and out because his farm was not doing well went to the local guru to complain about his plight and seek advice. The guru’s response to his story: “Maybe it’s good. Maybe it’s bad.”

The farmer found the guru’s surprising “advice” disappointing and confusing.

He tossed and turned that night, unable to sleep for worry about his situation. His head spun imagining his family’s awful future.

When the farmer woke in the morning, . . .