By Jason Drwal Kevin Schjerning, a 48-year-old film and video editor, doesn’t simply dislike social gatherings; he finds them overwhelming. “I basically feel claustrophobic,” he says. “I have to get out of there.” An estimated 22 million people in the U.S. have social anxiety disorder, an intense and disabling fear of being judged or humiliated in social situations. Living with…
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another —William James This week’s mental workout is about learning how to identify what generates stress and create an action plan for how to minimize and overcome the pressure. What To Do Take some alone time today to sit down with a pen and paper…
Meditation doesn’t come easily for many of us. In fact, most people I know find it challenging and give up after a few tries. Because it’s definitely not one-size-fits-all, I’ve often felt that if everyone had access to a variety of different practices we would have a larger community of meditators. For me meditation is getting up at 5:30 in…
Learning about our own coping strategies
Shedding a tear or two is a manly thing to do
Finding bonding and balance on the relationship spectrum
Writing helps you get in touch with your thoughts and emotions Writing to yourself offers many benefits. Documenting your life not only ensures that you remember the important things that happen to you, but it also gives you access to your own hidden bits of knowledge and insight. By writing down your thoughts, reflections and the important things that happen…
Effective coping mechanisms to give you strength
5 Steps To Get Your Emotions Under Control
