As it turns out, a global pandemic is not good for one’s anxiety. The panic over the past few weeks and days has been steadily rising as businesses shut down, projected timeframes stretch out longer, and life as we know it changes drastically. And of course, everyone is telling us to stay calm. Panicking does […]
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Traveling with anxiety is a nightmare. There is the stress of planning, the hours needed to overthink everything, the absurd amount of packing, and the lovely worst-case scenario tape playing over and over again in your head. It can make you wonder if planning your next trip is even worth the effort. My husband and […]
Read More About Traveling with Anxiety: A Survivor’s Guide
If they gave out degrees for “shoulding,” I would have a PHD. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it looks something like this. You are washing dishes, your mind wandering, when out of nowhere this miserable sense of guilt washes through you. A thought materializes and will not let you go, dragging you down into […]
Read More About Stop the “Shoulding” Cycle
Is it just me or are Christians the absolute worst at self-care? Maybe it’s just my general impression. But when it comes to life skills, self-care is at the bottom of my talents. It’s ironic because as Christians we are part of this beautiful tradition that honors the value of life. Jesus took time to […]
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