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Writing by Dr. Alicia H. Clark on anxiety, relationships, wellness and parenting.
Top Emotional Signs of Anxiety And How To Take Control
It isn't always easy to understand what's going on with us, especially when we feel stressed out. But recognizing emotional signs of anxiety can help you…
How Perspective & Optimism Can Reduce Anxiety In Surprisingly Easy Ways
Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. Leonard…
What You’re Feeling May Be Called Languishing, But The Key To Flourishing Includes One More Step
Whether you are hitting a wall, languishing, or suffering more severe forms of depression and anxious avoidance, chances are pretty good you may not be feeling quite like…
How A Fear Of Commitment Is Sabotaging Your Goals Plus How To Turn This Around For Good
Do you sometimes find yourself at some point veered off course and seemingly farther away from your goal than when you started? An underlying fear of…
Wrestling With A Pandemic-Strained Relationship? Being Empathetic Can Help
How many times has your partner told you they just need you to understand, not solve things, just understand where they are coming from? Just listen.…
How To Know If Your Teen Has Anxiety Or Depression
Our number one goal as parents is to raise happy and mentally healthy kids; but this can be harder than we might expect, especially when it…
Understanding The Technical Difference Between Envy Vs Jealousy (So You Know What’s Really Going On In Your Heart)
At one time or another, everyone has experienced the conflicts of envy vs jealousy. Both are covetous feelings – wanting something you don’t have or wanting…
Is Your Kid’s Fear Of Failure Stopping Them From Trying New Things? Try This.
It can be heartbreaking to watch your kid lose out on opportunities because their fear of failure stops them from trying new things. You see their…
Finding Joy During The Holidays: Focus on Feelings Not Facts
Planning for holidays can be challenging at the best of times, and finding joy during the holidays with COVID-19 restrictions can leave even the jolliest of…
Social Dilemma: Should My Kid Have a Smartphone?
As a parent, you may have wondered: Am I making a mistake letting my kid have a smartphone? This question became all the more prominent after…
5 Reasons Why Communication Is The Only Cure For How To Stop Feeling Lonely During The Pandemic
For better or worse, the pace of change is accelerating and many people are struggling to keep up. Most everyone is feeling not quite at their…
7 Surprising Ways Anxiety Benefits Your Life
Anxiety benefits aren't exactly something most people talk about. With such a bad rap, it isn't hard to view anxiety as a hindrance that at its…