Managing Anxiety

I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.

Oct 3010 min read

A therapist tells you what to do about this election.

Identify what to do about the chaotic election. Review things you can STOP doing & things to ADD. Create a coping plan for election & beyond

Sep 36 min read

Start treating yourself the way you treat your friends

If you’re aiming to reduce anxiety, stress and emotional discomfort... self-compassion is a powerful concept that you’ll want to consider.

Jul 2512 min read

Your Daily Dread : How to Cope When You Feel Kinda Hopeless

Waking up feeling hopeless each day is no way to live. Explore WHY we feel dread and identify some actionable options for coping.

Apr 48 min read

How your Perfectionism, Procrastination and Anxiety are powerfully linked

Perfectionism and procrastination can get intertwined. And their overlap is more likely if you have anxiety. Explore why and tools to help.

Jan 127 min read

Dive deeper: use these self-reflections instead of resolutions

Engage with these 20 self-reflection questions for deeper awareness to know your true self beyond yearly goals & resolutions.

Dec 12, 20239 min read

Socially anxious? Try these small talk tips

If small talk makes you anxious, explore these strategies to shift your mindset, have conversation topics ready & interact with more ease.

Aug 30, 20239 min read

9 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

Making adult friends is surprisingly hard. Consider these 9 ways to find & connect with people so you can start building new friendships.

May 16, 20239 min read

Assert yourself: How to speak up about your needs

Learn ways to express your wants, needs & preferences without causing to conflict. Try this communication formula and assertive strategies.

Apr 4, 20236 min read

Your procrastination and anxiety are linked. Some solutions!

Procrastination is typically rooted in worry thoughts and anxious feelings. Learn some specific strategies to help yourself take action.

Feb 21, 20237 min read

You need to know about the brain’s Negativity Bias (and how to wrangle it)

Learn about the brain’s Negativity Bias and how it affects your mindset. Discover practical tips to avoid getting emotionally hijacked.

Jan 24, 20238 min read

Feeling unmotivated? Check your "VITALS"

We all struggle with motivation. It seems to evaporate so easily. Learn to use the VITALS acronym to assess and improve your motivation.

Nov 16, 20226 min read

11 Holiday Permissions to Give Yourself

The closer the holidays draw, the higher the stress and worry. As you navigate holiday dynamics, give yourself these 11 permissions.

Oct 21, 20228 min read

What to expect & do after a sudden trauma

We each respond differently to traumatic situations. Learn what you might feel, the way you might act, ways you can cope effectively.

Aug 8, 20228 min read

Beyond bubble baths - 16 ways to do self-care

Self-care is anything we do to help ourselves stay physically, emotionally and mentally well. Learn 16 ways to do ongoing self-care.

May 28, 20229 min read

What you need to know about making difficult changes

It's hard to change! Learn the 6 stages of change to help you implement specific strategies for making your difficult changes successful.

Apr 20, 20227 min read

Your 3 crucial needs and how to manage emotions by filling them

All humans are driven to seek 3 basic needs: safety, connection, and comfort. Learn how understanding & filling needs helps manage emotions.

Feb 24, 20228 min read

Why it’s hard asking for help and how to get better at it

We need interconnection with others but it can feel so uncomfortable accepting care and help. Let's look at why it's hard and how to do it.

Nov 18, 20216 min read

12 ways to manage family holiday visits

Family gatherings are nearly always complicated. Consider these 12 strategies to help minimize the distress for yourself.

Oct 23, 20217 min read

Like yourself more: the power of self-validation

Validation is a human craving. We all want to matter. Since external validation isn't guaranteed, learning to self-validate is essential.

Sep 24, 20218 min read

How do I know what I’m feeling?

Emotions are crucial to our success, so it's important that we are able to identify exactly what we're feeling. Learn your body clues here!

Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist

Online Counseling and Clinical Supervision

(919) 744-8335

(919) 744-8335