Blog — stress

Anxiety and Adrenal Fatigue

This is a guest post by Dr. Jessica Corbeille, ND.

Are you also someone who describes yourself as having anxiety PLUS low energy, being exhausted, or worn out?

You may be experiencing both anxiety and "adrenal fatigue".

The Right-Wrong Trap: How Black-and-White Thinking Skews Decisions

Black-and-white thinking—also called polarized, all-or-nothing, or dichotomous thinking—is a cognitive distortion that oversimplifies your options and messes with your decision-making.

This post explains how the right-wrong trap can lead to stress, fear, and indecision, and offers tips and worksheets to help you shift toward more realistic, flexible thinking.

Vitamin D: the Anti-Anxiety Vitamin

This is a guest post by Dr. Jessica Corbeille, ND. 

Most people agree—they feel happier on a sunny day than a gloomy day.

Why is this?

Is it perhaps this vitamin D that makes us happy? If so, what else can Vitamin D do for you?

10 Ways Exercise Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Physical activity is one of the most effective natural remedies for anxiety and stress. Regular movement can improve mood, boost resilience, and ease tension—both in your muscles and your mind. This post explores ten ways exercise helps with stress relief, plus research highlights and simple tips to add more movement to your day. If anxiety or overwhelm are weighing you down, this guide can help get you moving in the right direction.

Is Caffeine Amping up Your Anxiety?

Caffeine is a stimulant. For many people, eating or drinking caffeine when they are anxious, or have a tendency to get anxious, is like throwing oil on fire. It can make the stress and anxiety much worse, much bigger.

This post explores how caffeine impacts your brain and body, lists 15 caffeine sources, and offers smart ways to cut back.

Growth Mindset Tip: Drop Your Fear of Trying

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.