At first glance, kindness and people pleasing can look almost identical. They can appear like showing up for others. Both can look like generosity, flexibility, and care. They also both often include saying “yes,” being accommodating, and trying to make things easier for the people around us. Yet, many of us have had the experience […]
Middle Tennessee has just been through an unusual and stressful experience. Snow, ice, sleet, and extended temperatures below freezing have led to major disruptions for so many in Middle Tennessee. At the writing of this blog, there are still 107,277 customers without power (including this very author). Many people dealt with fallen trees, damaged power […]
While it is true that high functioning anxiety is not technically a clinical diagnosis, it is a term many people resonate with deeply. It describes an experience where anxiety is present beneath the surface, while a person appears outwardly capable, productive, and successful. Those of us with high functioning anxiety often meet expectations, show up […]
From the outside, high achievers can look like they have it all together. They earn promotions, ace exams, expertly juggle projects, and rarely let anything fall through the cracks. Their calendars are color-coded, their LinkedIn profiles shine, and they are seen as successful, driven, and accomplished. That said, many overachievers carry a quiet heaviness beneath […]
When we think of social anxiety, we might think of someone who has a panic attack when they interact with other people or anticipate future interactions. However, social anxiety, also called social phobia, can show up in a variety of ways, many of which we wouldn’t recognize without digging a little deeper into the topic. […]
As we inch closer to the 2024 Presidential election, you have likely noticed tensions rising. Election years bring up a wide range of emotions for people, no matter where they land on the political spectrum. Divisive conversations and stress about the future can lead to more intense emotions than usual. Subsequently, election years can be […]