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Anxiety
Are You an Over-Apologizer? 5 Steps to Curb the Habit

Joanna Hardis LISW-S on March 19, 2024

Just as refusing to apologize can have negative consequences, over-apologizing (which includes pre-apologizing) can be problematic too—especially if it's to feel less anxious.

Just as refusing to apologize can have negative consequences, over-apologizing (which includes pre-apologizing) can be problematic too—especially if it's to feel less anxious.

Relationships
Feeling Unlucky in Love?

Joanna Hardis LISW-S on February 12, 2024

Dating these days is hard. If you're someone who wants to know how the story will end on the first date, it's really hard. Becoming more tolerant of distress might help you along.

Dating these days is hard. If you're someone who wants to know how the story will end on the first date, it's really hard. Becoming more tolerant of distress might help you along.

Anxiety
Get Better at Being Anxious?

Joanna Hardis LISW-S on December 5, 2023

If you've ever tried to make your anxiety stop, you've probably gotten caught in a loop trying to outrun it. Change happens when we don't care that we're anxious.

If you've ever tried to make your anxiety stop, you've probably gotten caught in a loop trying to outrun it. Change happens when we don't care that we're anxious.

OCD
5 Things to Consider Before Disclosing Your OCD While Dating

Joanna Hardis LISW-S on November 7, 2023

Dating is difficult. For people struggling with OCD, knowing how and when to disclose your diagnosis can be a challenge if you don't have a plan. Learn how to make yours.

Dating is difficult. For people struggling with OCD, knowing how and when to disclose your diagnosis can be a challenge if you don't have a plan. Learn how to make yours.

Anxiety
4 Truths to Help You Break Free from People Pleasing

Joanna Hardis LISW-S on October 17, 2023

Would you rather sacrifice your own needs than upset or disappoint others? It might reduce your anxiety in the short term, but the long-term costs may be more than you know.

Would you rather sacrifice your own needs than upset or disappoint others? It might reduce your anxiety in the short term, but the long-term costs may be more than you know.