So imagine this… You have been working on a computer all day and you feel yourself getting pretty tired. You see the clock and it's close to midnight. You hop into bed immediately, but all of a sudden, you don’t fall asleep. You feel tired, but somehow still awake....
Personal Growth
How To Reduce Anxious “Broom Talk”
Anxious "Broom Talk" is how I refer to the habit of using sweeping statements. People who have high anxiety and worry often, tend to make sweeping statements about situations, other people, and themselves. As an anxiety coach, I have written this short article to help...
How To Become Emotionally Self-Sufficient & What It Truly Means
Much of what Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center’s team has learned about developing emotional self-sufficiency comes from therapist and Ph.D. David Richo. He says that good mental health comes with a durable sense of emotional self-sufficiency.How to Define...
30 days of Crushing Anxiety!
Do you avoid certain activities because you are anxious about them? 30 days of Crushing Anxiety was an experiment I created for myself when I was feeling stuck in anxious thoughts and stuck in a less then wonderful lifestyle. Here's what I did. Commit The first step...
WHY ARE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS PART 2
Once again I begin with the premise that: Healthy Boundaries equal Healthy Relationships. If you have not already, please read part 1 of this blog by clicking here. We will now discuss why healthy boundaries are essential for successful relationships. Here are...
WHY ARE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES ESSENTIAL TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
We here at the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center have one premise in place: That premise is that Healthy Boundaries equal Healthy Relationships. How does one know if one holds true to Healthy Boundaries? Examine what Healthy Boundaries are: They are guidelines,...
Awareness, Treatment, and the Danger of Online Pornography on the Brain
Addiction to online pornography is currently NOT in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V). This opens the debate on whether or not it is a harmful addiction. However, it is in the International Classification of Diseases...
Do you compare yourself to others all the time?
Hello there! First, listen to the audio clip to hear the spoken word called "Comparables". Do you compare yourself to other people all of the time? If so, it must be exhausting! It is natural to compare yourself to people around you and sometimes it can help you...
It’s not as bad as what your anxious mind predicts
It’s not as bad as what your anxious mind predicts
Why Avoiding Situations Causes More Anxiety and How to Break the Cycle
Avoiding the situations that make you nervous will only make you comfortable for a short period of time. The more times you avoid a situation, the more anxious you become the next time you face it. Why is this? Your anxiety heightens because you have virtually no...