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High-achieving women often master quick fixes for anxiety—like grounding or deep breathing—to power through meetings and deadlines. These tools work in the moment, but what if over-relying on them keeps the anxiety cycle...

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Many women leaders carry a quiet secret: behind the composure and competence, anxiety hums beneath the surface. It shows up before big presentations, difficult conversations, or moments of decision-making when the stakes...

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Shame is a common experience for those who suffer with anxiety. I think anxiety, in particular, is a mental health issue that people often feel compelled to keep hidden. For many, it is evidence that there is something \"...

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In therapy, we don't \"fight\" anxiety. That approach-pushing anxiety away- maintains it. Depending on what triggers your anxiety and what your personal goals are, we may do a lot of things.\n\nWe may reframe your values so ...

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If you aim to unlock your leadership potential, the guidance of a counselor can play a valuable role in your executive development. Counseling serves as an essential resource for executive leaders who value depth, exper...

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Leaders often face stress and anxiety due to the unique pressures of balancing the needs of their team with the responsibility of achieving broader company objectives. In fact, 62% of leaders report feeling “highly stres...

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Neuroplasticity is often explained as our brain's ability to strengthen or change neural networks (often in response to learning) so we can adapt to our environment.

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Look to your thoughts.

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The brain uses 20% of the energy in the human body; More than ANY other organ. It has to be efficient so it filters out information that is not of critical importance.

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Ironically, radical acceptance is the biggest change we can make. We are all flawed, we are all imperfect-it is part of the human condition. When we berate ourselves for it, it leads to shame, embarrassment, and avoida...

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At one time counseling was generally considered an option for individuals struggling with severe anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relationships on the fritz. And it is true, some of my most rewarding work...

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The quality of your life is tied to the quality of the emotions you feel most often. They determine how you feel, how you behave, and how you perform. This also impacts the people around you, and therefore your relations...

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What is the language and tone of your self-talk? Are you as caring and compassionate for yourself as you are a dear friend? Or are you much more critical? We can be hard on ourselves in the name of motivation and achi...

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*image from slide serve; REBT-powerpoint presentation

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*image from Wikipedia

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