The second we wake up, we begin to frame how the day is going to go. For those of us who have anxiety, it’s an uphill battle. Our minds start racing, catastrophizing, working against us right as we hop out of bed. The good news is, there are tools we can use to frame a…
Have you ever heard somebody say something that just punches you in the gut of your heart… But, like, in a good way? I heard somebody say something like that about a week ago. “I hope I never recover from this…” Those were words spoken by William Shatner, the 90 year old former television astronaut,…
Success in any venture requires persistence, even when things get hard. The quality of the initial decision to start that venture will determine the probability of success. A hasty decision that is made on a whim, and is not backed with a compelling purpose, puts us at risk of giving up the minute it gets…
Sometimes you gain the greatest clarity of mind when you get lost in your own backyard. Take a new trail, go a new direction, walk down a different (safe) street. A new setting can allow your mind to start thinking differently, thus allowing you to perhaps find clarity with something you are struggling with. Also,…
I’ve recently finished writing a book about my evolving relationship with an anxiety disorder. In it, I dive deep into my addiction to alcohol, my recovery, and my quest to qualify for the Ironman World Championship (have I told you about that?) while discovering that some of the most debilitating traits of anxiety can also…
There is plenty of evidence that suggests that exercise helps with anxiety and depression, but as with everything, the devil is in the details. Without structure, purpose, and a plan, performing intense workouts can actually increase anxiety because of the amount of stress being put on the body. Instead, try performing a majority of easy,…