What's the big deal with self-care?
Many people are too busy multi-tasking their way through life, their attention dispersed among the things on their "to do" lists to even notice how the lack of self-care is affecting them. If you find yourself stressed out, overwhelmed, and physically or emotionally depleted, it's time to start practicing some of this self-care.
How to Manage your Roller Coaster Moods with Confidence
Whether you love the thrill of a speeding roller coaster or turn green at the mention of them, living with depression, mania, anxiety, panic attacks or other mood disorders can sometimes force you onto a wild ride. Learning how to adapt to the sometimes sudden changes in moods and functioning is possible, and definitely helpful. When stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or life events create overwhelmed emotions, the changes in our moods may be exacerbated. Developing and following a plan while you're on the ride helps to manage the uncertainty of mood changes, and establish a stable foundation you can count on at the end.
5 Tips to combat anxiety and fear of change
While we may feel more in control by sticking to what is familiar, it can also limit our experiences and trap us into a false belief that we can't make positive changes, which may lead to depression and anxiety.