Benefits of Using Affirmations and How to Use Them
A simple way of practicing self-compassion is in the way you speak to yourself. When something upsetting or stressful happens, the way that you talk to yourself plays a role in how you will react. One way to learn how to speak kindly to yourself, and believe what you are saying, is through affirmations. Affirmations […]
Counseling For Anxiety
Anxiety & Counseling For Anxiety Having anxiety can be an incredibly difficult and overwhelming experience. When it comes to anxiety there can be worry, physical symptoms, and racing thoughts. All of these symptoms can take a significant toll on one’s quality of life. It might feel easier to try to tough it out on your […]
Why Deep Breathing Exercises are Helpful for Anxiety
Humans take approximately 23,000 breaths a day. Breathing usually is not something that you think about, rather it is an action that your body just performs. However, focusing on breathing can be a great way to ease both physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. Though breathing exercises cannot cure anxiety, it is a helpful and […]
What is Social Anxiety & What Can Help
What is social anxiety disorder (SAD)? Everyone experiences shyness and fear in social settings from time to time, but social anxiety is more than just shyness or being an introvert. It is also normal to feel nervous before important social situations or in an environment where you may not know many people. However, people who […]
Therapist Approved Exercises For Anxiety Relief
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America, affecting about 40 million American adults each year. Despite being prevalent in almost 20% of the adult population, only around 37% of those that suffer from anxiety are treated. We recognize that this is likely due […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety
As the field of psychology is ever evolving, more and more therapeutic approaches are emerging. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one type of psychological treatment and therapy approach that originated in the 1960s and is still widely used today. Given how effective it can be, the Atlanta psychologists at Best Within You Therapy & Wellness all […]
Finals Tips: Maintaining Wellness During Finals Season
Finals studying tips focused on your wellness While the beauty of spring unfolds, with flowers blooming and birds chirping, one dreadful week still looms over college students: finals. It’s a daunting time, especially when you throw in adjusting to in-person finals in a post-pandemic era. The good news is, there are ways to manage your […]
What To Say To Someone With Anxiety
How to Help And What To Say To Someone With Anxiety This blog post will talk about things you can say to a friend, loved one, or coworker who shares with you that they are feeling anxious. We will cover some ideas of what is helpful to say and also what is less helpful to […]
Supporting Others- How to best help
When friends or loved ones are struggling and tell us their problems or share negative emotions, we may feel like we need to jump in and help. Sometimes we have a tendency to problem-solve or try to quickly make the person feel better. We may feel pressure to find the rights words or the best […]
Don’t let being perfect stop you from doing what you want
Your work doesn’t have to be perfect and neither do you. Don’t let being perfect stop you! I have been wanting to write more blog posts, but I am very aware that I am not the best speller and I do not have the best grammar when it comes to writing. I am a psychologist, […]