Explore the roots, symptoms, and patterns of anxiety through a holistic lens. These posts offer insight, tools, and therapeutic approaches for managing overwhelm, worry, and the nervous system’s response to stress.
The creative process is rarely linear. It unfolds in phases—some intuitive, some chaotic, and all essential. For many artists and creatives, the process doesn’t begin with a clear vision. It begins with an impression—a feeling, a color, a word, or a mood.
We can cultivate joy and support our emotional well-being by becoming more fluent in describing positive emotions. Building our vocabulary can expand our emotional range and deepen self-understanding.
In modern life, it’s easy for joy to feel indulgent or misplaced. Many people live in a state of high alert—navigating work demands, social comparison, and ongoing collective stress.
When struggling with depression, joy can feel difficult to find. It often appears in simple, everyday moments—a loved one’s smile, the scent of blooming flowers, a shared laugh, or the satisfaction of creative expression.
Trying something new almost always stirs anxiety. No matter the stage of life we find ourselves in, life inevitably provides us with amble opportunity for learning something new or starting over.
When we step into something new, our first instinct is often anxiety. What if I fail? What if I look foolish? What if I can’t do it? But what if we shifted that energy into curiosity? What might I discover?
For many, August signals back-to-school season—whether that’s elementary classrooms, college dorms, or graduate studies. Some adapt to this back-to-school shift with ease, while for others, moving from one rhythm to another can feel disorienting and stressful, and induce depression.
What Do I Deserve? Deservedness is a powerful theme that often arises in holistic counseling and life coaching. Many people carry unspoken beliefs about what they deserve — and these beliefs can quietly shape self-worth, relationships, and emotional well-being. Understanding your self-worth is crucial for personal growth. For example, someone might think: Deservedness in Trauma-Informed
