Do you ever get stuck on distressing thoughts that continuously loop through your mind? How am I going to get all this work done? What if I can’t sleep tonight? I wonder if the boss is mad at me? Most of us, at one time or another, experience these anxious preoccupations where our minds can’t let go […]
3 Simple Steps for Breaking Free from Worry Loops (Originally on PsychCentral)
Have you ever wondered how to break free of a worry loop? You know the experience. You’re in the shower, at the computer, or out to dinner with the family and there is a worrisome thought running through your mind over and over — a looming deadline, an awkward social interaction, the finances, […]
A Core Belief That Fuels Addiction
While not always the case, many addictions are fueled by emotional pain experienced early on in life. These experiences have a lasting impact on the person because it’s a time in life when you’re developing beliefs about self and the world. One core belief that is a primary culprit in fueling addictive behavior is the […]