When the boogeyman is real This blog post is timely, but also timeless. It’s a challenge I face with every client from time-to-time, but particularly those with anxiety. It’s when I am trying to encourage interruption of established patterns or introducing the concept of cognitive distortions and the universe validates their worldview. (Crap.) So how do we address anxiety when the boogeyman is real? The individual afraid of cars… gets…
You’re buying a home! First off, congratulations on your upcoming purchase. This can be such an exciting time! It can also be nauseating. Home buying is stressful! Pardon the honestly, but it’s worth being transparent. Buying a home can be incredibly stressful, even when you are working with gifted mortgage brokers and realtors. Why am I stressed? To begin, stress is a normal part of the human experience and homebuying…
Holiday Stress Survival Guide Earlier in the Holiday Season, Kara joined the wonderful Kimberly from Being UnNormal to tape a live podcast about surviving the holidays. The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Here are some handy tips condensed from that podcast to assist with the holiday stress of this time of year. Manage Boundaries Physical- Regardless of relation, power, or if they bought you a gift.…