How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your True Potential
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Your True Potential

Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is something many of us experience at some point. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not as competent as others think you are. You might find yourself battling self-doubt, even in the face of accomplishments. It can feel like you're just waiting for someone to expose you as a fraud.

If this sounds like something you’re struggling with, let’s explore what this term means and strategies for overcoming it…

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Letting Go of Worry: 4 Methods for Finding Peace of Mind
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Letting Go of Worry: 4 Methods for Finding Peace of Mind

While there can be positive aspects to worry, it’s characterized by a preoccupation with a feared future outcome, and it pulls our attention away from the present moment. When worry consumes us, it can prevent us from fully and mindfully engaging with the here and now and can negatively impact our overall well-being and quality of life.

The good news is that with the right tools and support, you can learn to manage worry in healthier ways. Let’s look at four helpful methods for doing this...

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What is GAD?
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What is GAD?

In today’s fast-paced world, worry and stress are common experiences. However, for some individuals, these feelings are more prevalent and longer-lasting. Overwhelming and persistent anxiety can lead to a condition called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD interferes with daily functioning in all realms of life: home, work, and social interactions.

Let’s explore what GAD is, its signs and symptoms, and how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help treat it…

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4 Kinds of Anxiety and Where They Come From
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4 Kinds of Anxiety and Where They Come From

Anxiety is a common and complex emotion that is felt by millions of people around the world. While occasional anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, it becomes problematic when it becomes pervasive and persistent. If a person starts to feel daily anxiety, it can begin to interfere with their ability to function and quality of life. In that case, it can mean that something larger is at play, namely an anxiety disorder.

Let’s look at 4 common anxiety disorders and how they relate to CBT principles…

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Causes & Triggers of Anxiety
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Causes & Triggers of Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues that affects millions of people across the globe. While we all feel anxious from time to time, some people experience severe anxiety that can be debilitating.

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. When you’re anxious, your body goes into fight-or-flight mode. Your heart rate increases, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tense. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like…

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5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety
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5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety

Just because anxiety may be common and normal doesn’t mean that you just have to deal with it until it goes away on its own.

Here are 5 ways to deal with anxiety…

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What is Anxiety?
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What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is the feeling of fear or uneasiness. Anxiety is a normal reaction and emotion that almost everyone experiences in their lifetime…

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