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Functional anxiety
I’ve been noodling through the concept of “functional anxiety” lately. Basically, the idea is that stress isn’t inherently a “problem.” Stress is simply our bodies preparing us for…
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In Praise of Groups
There’s something truly magical that happens in a group coaching or counseling session. In our individualistic society, we often assume the pinnacle of growth and healing happens in…
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The “But” Trap
In grammar land, we use “but” as a coordinating conjunction to connect contrasting ideas (“The movie was long but enjoyable”). It sounds so innocuous. BUT, functionally, “but” is…
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Shoulding All Over Yourself
Here’s your awareness challenge for the week: notice when you use “should,” especially in relation to yourself (e.g., “I really should get up off of this couch.”). Why…
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A Goodbye Letter
We experience grief in most of life’s transitions. Even “good” changes (a better job, our kids moving into a new phase of life, a promotion) mean saying goodbye…
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Just Breathe
I love that the mental health space has really embraced the power of breath in regulating ourselves. There are a million breath exercises on YouTube and in self-help…
