Surrender is such a far-reaching term. I mean, it could refer to a vanquished combatant laying down his arms in front of his victor, or it could refer to a person sitting in the lotus position trying to let go of their bullshit while listening to ambient music. In terms of psychological well-being, surrender is…
I want to control everything. It’s an obsession of mine. I feel like if I don’t have control, my anxiety will go haywire. Does anyone else feel this way? Unfortunately there is very little that we have control of in this world. Fortunately what we do have control of can become a superpower. Share on…
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…
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,…
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…
I get it. Anxiety sucks. I hate the irrational fear, the debilitating panic attacks, the constant butterflies, the demoralization that comes with being too afraid to take chances. Did I miss anything? Of course I did. Your experience may vary. Everyone has their own experiences with anxiety, each very personal, and they’re all horrible. In…