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A Recipe for Anxiety In this post anxiety is explained with the metaphor of the Pot. Ingredients: Three steps for anxiety: What can we do Instead? Realistically in life, we cannot control the fire (external situations), but we can remove the lid, carefully letting the emotions vent, with curiosity and self-compassion look what is inside … Read more

Remember anxiety is uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous – don’t be scared, instead try to be curious and take it as an opportunity to know yourself better.  These steps helped me to overcome anxiety. They work really well with generalised and mild anxiety. Note that panic attacks, social anxiety and phobias have a different approach. … Read more

In this article, I’m going to share with you the three steps I follow when I have anxiety, and how those steps can help with emotional eating (EmE). Anxiety and Eating Anxiety and eating are closely interconnected and often influence each other. Food can be used as a coping mechanism when we’re feeling anxious. Comfort … Read more

Not many people understand the daily trouble of living with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Facts about Social Anxiety Here are some facts that may help you to learn about this common disorder:  How can SAD affect people? Imagine a life without dinners out, no parties, no pubs, no playing football or meeting friends; But instead, a … Read more