We constantly overfeed our brains with digital inputs. Discover how to practice “mental fasting” to heal emotional exhaustion and restore your inner peace. I remember eating at a restaurant in Monaco with... Read more »
Most parents think they are solving anxiety by answering each question thoroughly and carefully. But each reassurance becomes a “tiny rep” in the overthinking gym. The child’s brain learns that uncertainty is... Read more »
We’re all busy and have trouble keeping up with calls and voicemails. But a phenomenon called telephobia shifts phone call anxiety to a much higher order of magnitude. We’re familiar with phobias... Read more »
Anxiety has become one of the most defining psychological conditions of contemporary society. Despite unprecedented technological advancement, material convenience, and expanded individual freedom, many individuals continue to experience persistent feelings of unease,... Read more »
For many individuals, growing uncomfortable with mathematics often starts in early childhood when they receive a worksheet with numbers on it. At this point in life, there may be feelings of panic,... Read more »
Recently, I was having lunch with my beloved friend Sharyn when I mentioned how anxious I was. She nodded and said calmly, “Yep, you’re the most anxious person I’ve ever met.” But... Read more »
Recently, my yoga teacher commented that “Fall is a windy time of year.” Depending on where you live, the cool wind may pick up or briskness cut the air. This seasonal shift... Read more »
Parenting that is inconsistent, overprotective, or intrusive is one of the strongest predictors of anxious attachment in children. This kind of care creates confusion: sometimes the parent is unavailable when comfort is... Read more »
Have you ever found yourself constantly worrying about your relationship, needing constant reassurance, or feeling intensely afraid your partner might leave? These feelings are common signs of something called anxious attachment –... Read more »
Anxious attachment, also known as anxious-preoccupied or ambivalent attachment, is characterised by a profound concern that others will not reciprocate one’s desire for intimacy. Individuals with this attachment style are often worried... Read more »