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09|2020

How Well Do You Handle Anxiety?

Anxiety is different than fear but it is related to it. Fear is a feeling of tension that is associated with a known source of danger. Anxiety is also a feeling of tension, but in this case, the danger or the threat of danger is unknown. Anxiety is often anticipatory — worrying about the future…. Read more »

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09|2020

How Well Do You Handle Being Overwhelmed?

When that overwhelming feeling strikes, it’s easy to feel powerless and immobile.  Everything feels too big. It’s not just everyday busyness and packed schedules.  When we’re overwhelmed, just making dinner becomes a monumental effort.  Take the Thriving quiz below to see how well you’ve learned to deal with overwhelm. True or False 1. I try… Read more »