Decision Principles

Anxiety

The Danger of Hurried Child Syndrome

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on August 10, 2024

If you're noticing your child or teen is more anxious than ever, Hurried Child Syndrome may be the reason why.

If you're noticing your child or teen is more anxious than ever, Hurried Child Syndrome may be the reason why.

Anxiety

The Hallmarks of High-Functioning Anxiety

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on May 10, 2024

Do you worry that you're functioning only because of high-functioning anxiety? Learn the signs of high-functioning anxiety and what you can do about it.

Do you worry that you're functioning only because of high-functioning anxiety? Learn the signs of high-functioning anxiety and what you can do about it.

Decision-Making

Resolutions Are Cancelled, Use This Benchmark Instead

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on December 30, 2023

If you're sick of resolutions and want a better alternative that still leaves you feeling motivated, this quick assessment will do the trick.

If you're sick of resolutions and want a better alternative that still leaves you feeling motivated, this quick assessment will do the trick.

Burnout

"National Workaholics Day" Is July 5

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on July 2, 2021

Do you struggle with overwork or feel like a "workaholic"? You may be burning the candle at both ends. Here's what you can do about it.

Do you struggle with overwork or feel like a "workaholic"? You may be burning the candle at both ends. Here's what you can do about it.

Media

Why You Need to Pick Up a Book Again

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on June 8, 2021

Feeling burnt out on social media? Learn how reading can help improve your mood, focus, and ability to empathize.

Feeling burnt out on social media? Learn how reading can help improve your mood, focus, and ability to empathize.

Fear

What's Stopping You From Making That Necessary Change?

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on March 13, 2021

Scared of what's next for you? Learn how to take control of your future so that you're living with intention and purpose.

Scared of what's next for you? Learn how to take control of your future so that you're living with intention and purpose.

Fear

Do You Have a Real Fear of Serial Killers?

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on February 8, 2021

Can't sleep at night because you're afraid of a serial killer, yet you can't stop watching "The Night Stalker"?

Can't sleep at night because you're afraid of a serial killer, yet you can't stop watching "The Night Stalker"?

Relationships

Why It’s Time to Stop People-Pleasing

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on January 20, 2021

Do you struggle with standing up for yourself? Are you fearful that others will reject you or punish you if you assert your needs? This advice is for you.

Do you struggle with standing up for yourself? Are you fearful that others will reject you or punish you if you assert your needs? This advice is for you.

Feeling more anxious than ever? Here's a breakdown of some physical treatments that can reduce panic and worry.

Relationships

How to Make Intentional Life Decisions This Holiday Season

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on November 30, 2020

Struggling to make effective decisions going into 2021? Read this to re-center before the new year comes.

Struggling to make effective decisions going into 2021? Read this to re-center before the new year comes.