Q/A How do I handle the stress of failure?

Today I’m sharing one question (and answer) that speaks to people who struggle with chronic stress and anxiety –  fear of failure. How do I handle the stress of failure? “I’m suffering with stress and the thought of failure is killing me. I’m not doing well at my job at all. My path isn’t going theContinue reading “Q/A How do I handle the stress of failure?”

Anxiety, Stress & Trauma

Anxiety is often a stress response. When faced with a serious threat (real or imagined), your autonomic nervous system gets activated, and instantaneously you have to decide whether you’re going to fight, flight, or freeze. For those who have experienced trauma, the freeze response can become ingrained and stored in your subconscious, thus leading toContinue reading “Anxiety, Stress & Trauma”

Self-Alignment Matters for Stress Management

Ever notice how everyone seems to have an opinion or idea about what you’re doing or what they think you should do – especially when you’re experiencing a challenge? That’s a lot of pressure. Even when your friend, mom, therapist, coach, or doctor has the best intentions in mind. Problem is, as they say, “youContinue reading “Self-Alignment Matters for Stress Management”