High achievement often brings a sense of accomplishment, but it can also carry a hidden burden—anxiety.  If you’re someone who excels in your career or personal pursuits, you might feel the constant pressure to perform, to always be “on,” and to maintain high standards.  This pressure can lead to overwhelming stress and self-doubt. But here’s […]

You open Instagram and it hits you: someone’s getting married, someone’s on a Greek island, someone just launched their dream business—and you’re sitting in your pajamas, wondering if you forgot to reply to an email from three days ago. It’s the season of movement. Of weddings, graduations, vacations, and sunny brunches. Of everyone doing something. […]

The days are getting longer. Flowers are blooming. Everyone around you seems to be smiling a little more, posting their cherry blossom selfies, planning rooftop brunches, and saying things like, “Isn’t it beautiful out?” And yet—you feel… off. You’re more tired than usual. Your anxiety feels louder. Your motivation is in hiding. And even with […]

Ever feel like your emotions go from zero to one hundred… and then just stay there? Like you’re one spilled coffee or one passive-aggressive comment away from a full-on meltdown or total shutdown? Welcome to the rollercoaster that is emotional dysregulation. And hey, if this sounds like you, let’s start with the most important truth: […]

You know that moment when something happens—something unfair, painful, or just really not what you wanted—and your brain starts doing that thing where it spins and analyzes and tries to undo it? Maybe you whisper to yourself, “This shouldn’t have happened.”Maybe you think, “If I had just done something different…”Maybe you’re just stuck in a […]

If your brain is always running a marathon of what-ifs, should-haves, and worst-case scenarios, you’re not alone. Overthinking can be exhausting, leaving you trapped in loops of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s where techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) come in.  These skills help you manage overwhelming emotions, quiet racing thoughts, and regain a sense of […]

If you’ve ever felt like nothing you do is ever good enough, you’re not alone.  Whether it’s obsessing over the tiniest details at work, feeling paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes, or constantly comparing yourself to others, perfectionism can be exhausting. And here’s the thing—it’s often closely linked to anxiety. Perfectionism and anxiety go […]

Perfectionism—it’s that little voice in your head telling you that nothing you do is ever quite good enough. Maybe you spend hours rewriting emails, triple-checking your work, or avoiding projects altogether because you’re afraid of failure.  Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The truth is, perfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s about fear. The fear of not […]

Relationships can be complicated, especially when attachment styles come into play.  One common attachment style that impacts romantic connections is the avoidant attachment style.  People with this attachment style often struggle with intimacy, independence, and emotional vulnerability.  Understanding how avoidant attachment style works can help both avoidants and their partners navigate love more effectively. How […]