Why do people exhaust me?
People are hard work at the best of times, but especially when you’re outside your ‘window of tolerance’.
Feeling ‘safe ENOUGH’ in worried times
How trying to feel ‘perfectly safe’ can backfire when you’re in a worry spiral. And one idea for a different approach.
Taking the pressure off (just a little)
A different way of thinking about those anxious, worried thoughts. . .
Am I a terrible friend?
It’s hard to keep in touch with friends right now. But maybe it’s all part of the process…
What if i don’t have a comfort zone?
When you’re having a hard time, it can feel like your comfort zone disappears completely. What do you do then?
Am I a viable human? (A life-long scientific experiment)
One way to lower the stakes when it comes to assessing your own self worth.
Big feelings and relationships
When you can’t explain your feelings to your partner. (At least not in the moment.)
Dealing with work stress (in a pandemic)
My new rules for working from home, amidst the mush of 2020 life.
Escaping the social media spiral
I think my newsfeed might be depressed? Why (and how) I’m spending less time on social media.
Finding it hard to feel productive?
Productivity and self worth. Here’s one way out of this devilish trap.
Preparing for the end-of-year crash
It's the same thing every year. Start with a bang, end with a crash, crawl your way to the New Year. But does it have to be that way?
How to stop controlling everything
Worried about *every* little thing? Here's one strategy to unclench.
When you feel like a total failure
Sometimes expecting things to suck for a while can help make Doom Town more manageable.
Are you perfect? Or perfectly screwed?
When positive affirmations don’t help, here’s something else you can try…
What to do when your head gets noisy
Stuck in your own head lately? You’re not the only one…
How to handle a bad day
So, you’ve woken up feeling awful. Here’s one thing you can try. . .
Why do I feel lonely, even with my friends?
Ever feel like you don't belong, even with your friends? Here's one not-so-little thing I tried, to feel more connected.
How to defuse your panic button
What do you do when big, scary thoughts won’t leave you alone?
When you're in survival mode
Sometimes expecting things to suck for a while can help make Doom Town more manageable.