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The Difference Between Everyday Stress and Anxiety + Why It Matters
Modern life can feel like a constant balancing act. You’re trying to manage responsibilities, relationships, and expectations all while keeping your head above water. Maybe you wake up already feeling behind, your mind racing with a to-do list that never seems to end. Or maybe you’ve noticed that even when things are “fine,” you can’t…
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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism: How “High Standards” Can Harm Your Mental Health
We live in a world that praises hustle, flawless execution, and “never settling.” On the surface, perfectionism might sound like a good thing, after all, what’s wrong with wanting to do your best? But here’s the truth: perfectionism isn’t about excellence. It’s about an endless, exhausting pursuit of an unattainable standard. And while it might…
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When Motivation Disappears: How to Move Through Depression Gently
Depression doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it arrives quietly, stealing energy, dimming excitement and making even simple tasks feel impossibly heavy. When motivation disappears, it can leave people feeling scared, ashamed, or confused. But there is a way through, and it doesn’t require force. It requires gentleness. Understanding Why Motivation Fades Lack of motivation…
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How to Recognize What You Feel (When You’ve Spent Years Numbing Out)
When You Know Something Is Wrong, But You Can’t Name It Many people come to therapy with a quiet, confusing concern: “I know I’m not okay, but I don’t know what I’m feeling.” They aren’t necessarily sad or anxious in obvious ways. Instead, they feel flat, disconnected, foggy, or emotionally distant from themselves, from others,…
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The Two Arrows of Buddhism: A Lesson for Mental Health
In Buddhism, there’s a teaching known as the parable of the two arrows. It’s a simple story with profound relevance for how we deal with stress, anxiety, and the challenges of daily life. The Parable of the Two Arrows The Buddha explained that when an ordinary person is struck by an arrow, they feel pain.…
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The Mental Health Benefits of a Stoic Mindset
Many of my clients have been looking to explore Stoicism to improve their relationships with themselves and the world around them. A Stoic mindset can help prove cognitive reframes and perspectives that follow a logic and moral set of ‘rules’. Far from being cold or emotionless, Stoicism offers a practical and compassionate framework for navigating…
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