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Creating Peace
Sit with It : The Key To Making Good Decisions
Are you struggling with anxiety? One technique that I teach clients is to “sit with it”. What does this mean? It means to think things over. Many times in life we need to make decisions. When you struggle with anxiety, making a decision can significantly increase that anxiety. Sit with it. Take your time, perhaps…
How Pets Reduce Anxiety
All pets are welcomed at my office at 8 East Kings Highway in Haddonfield, NJ. Why? Much current research states that pets can significantly reduce anxiety. My office has seen it all, birds, cats, dogs and much more exotic!!! Anxiety and panic can be crippling disorders for millions of people in every place in the…
How To Manage Emotional Hunger
Emotional hunger is defined as an increase in food intake related to negative emotional states. Some common circumstances that may be related to emotional hunger may be anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and so much more. This may end up being a destructive pattern unless you seek counseling. Here are some tips for better managing…
Taking The Edge Off Anxiety
What are some ways to take the edge off anxiety? Meditation, Deep Breathing, Yoga, Listening to Music
How To Create Positivity In Life
When you experience anxiety or depression, it can be difficult to create positivity in your life. Every day may seem like groundhog day, and you may become fearful of what “might happen” in life. Positive psychology has been around for years and has roots in the theories of Jung and Maslow, who were clinically trained…
REDUCING FEAR FOREVER
We all experience fear. It effects us all differently. Some describe it as “freezing up”, “terror” or “an endless sense of impending doom”. What happens when fear stops you from living your life? Most people report that this leads to more anxiety and depression. You may avoid making or answering calls or texts. Fear may…
The Secret of Success : Belief and Faith
Having a positive attitude and support are essential secrets to success. A perfect example of this is the Eagles winning the game. Looking back, I do not see how there is any way we could have lost. The attitudes of the players, as well as the fans were a dynamic part of this whole journey….
A coping skill for anxiety: Silence
When someone first introduced me to the concept of silence, and how to use it for emotional health, I was skeptical. How could having silent moments decrease anxiety and worry, as well as improve mood stability? Once I tried it and incorporated it into my lifestyle, I noticed a changed. I was less frustrated, more…
How to decrease anxiety and increase peace
Anxiety can cause much distress in your life. Some days, even getting out of bed can be a challenge. How can you try to decrease anxiety in your life? Some helpful tips that have helped my clients are: Giving yourself enough time to prepare for an area in which you struggle. For example, if you…
