When you’re living through a pandemic, it’s natural to pay more attention to any symptoms that seem suspicious. However, if these concerns are interfering with the quality of your life, you may be experiencing health anxiety. That’s the modern name for what used to be called hypochondria. It often starts in early adulthood and grows more serious as you age. You may be … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Health Anxiety
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The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
Do you often feel embarrassed, as though you’re being watched and judged? Social anxiety affects about 7 percent of adults, and it’s twice as common in women than in men. You may feel uncomfortable around others in general or in particular situations. Common triggers include public speaking, eating, large crowds, and interacting with strangers. The condition usually … [Read more...] about The Secret to Living with Social Anxiety
8 Ways to Take More Responsibility for Your Life
Do you take enough responsibility for your life? Those that don’t often have challenging lives. There are so many forces working against you that it’s imperative to actively participate in your life. Blaming others, relying on luck, playing the victim, or hoping that randomness will be in your favor is a loser’s game. Your destiny is under your control, but only if you … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Take More Responsibility for Your Life
8 Beliefs of Mediocre Minds
Your beliefs impact your decisions and actions. Your beliefs are one of the foundational constructs that determine the outcomes in your life. If you have beliefs that support a mediocre life, you can expect your life to be mediocre. It would be like trying to build a skyscraper on a foundation of 2x4s. Ineffective beliefs can’t support an awesome life that pleases … [Read more...] about 8 Beliefs of Mediocre Minds