Let’s talk about dopamine – the chemical messenger that plays a major role in how we feel pleasure and helps us think, plan, strive, focus, and find things interesting. It’s like our brain’s personal cheerleader, sending messages between nerve cells…
Mind Hacks
Toxic Effects of Negative Thinking + Strategies For Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts
Negativity always seems to find those who are most negative and there’s a good reason for this: it’s one of the many toxic effects of negative thinking. While there’s an easy solution if you are the one surrounded by negative…
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms You Need To Stop Doing
We all have ways of dealing with anxiety and the way in which we do that defines what our coping mechanism is. However, not all coping mechanisms for anxiety are positive ones and they can actually cause you more harm,…
Root Causes of Anxiety and How to Find Them
Anxiety can manifest in any ways. You likely know the exact things that trigger your anxiety and may even mistaken them as being the root cause. However, the root causes of your anxiety often go deeper than surface level. They’re…
How Complaining Is Making Your Mental Health Worse
Let’s talk about complaining. We all do it and there’s nothing wrong with letting off some steam. This is particularly true since you shouldn’t hold in how you’re feeling. However, it’s important to avoid making complaining a habit because chronic…
How To Embrace Change and Accept Fear
Anxiety is fear and fear is often stemmed by uncertainty and change. But change is inevitable and we are living through a period right now where every day comes with a hefty dose of uncertainty. We don’t know what’s changing…
30 Second Relaxation Technique for Anxiety
When panic comes rushing in out of nowhere within seconds, you want to have quick and effective relaxation techniques for anxiety. While there are many incredible options out there, many take time to work. However, there is one powerful coping…
Self Reflection Questions For Anxiety to Track Your Progress
Failing to see your individual progress is one of the biggest mistakes many of us anxiety warriors make. It’s easy to overlook the powerful steps you’ve taken throughout the year when your mind always takes you to a place of,…
X-Hail Meditations for Anxiety to Quiet The Noise in my Head
Living with anxiety makes the world feel so noisy that you can’t hear yourself. Before finding meditation for anxiety, my mind would be full of a stream of what ifs and my body fuelled by these catastrophising thoughts would shudder…
The Power of Calm: Retraining Your Mind
The one major secret to overcoming anxiety is to learn how to manage it. Anxiety will not disappear unless you know how to control it because when you know how to control your anxiety symptoms, you fear the feelings less.…
