Do you have social anxiety? If you commonly find yourself asking this question, you’ve come to the right place. Since you’re here, you probably have an idea that you do have social anxiety, but you want to be sure. I want to help you determine that, so let me give you an example. I want you to see how much you relate to the story of Alex. Alex is not a real person, but his story represents an accumulation of experiences of social anxiety. I’ll go ahead and tell you about Alex, just keep note of what sounds familiar and we’ll talk about it after. Let’s meet social anxiety Alex. 

Many of the clients I see with anxiety tell me that they are not resting well. They have trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, and sometimes wake up sooner than they intended. Because they are already wired to be worriers, they often have a lot of concerns about it. Most find that the more they pay attention to their sleep problems, the worse they become. Here are some tried and true tips to interrupt the anxious cycle.

What do you think of when you picture self-care? Serenely meditating on the beach, sipping tea in a scenic café, preparing all organic meals? Do you have time for that? Yeah, I don’t either. It’s always hard to prioritize self-care. It’s true that the kids are hungry, the dog just vomited on the rug, and your boss keeps texting you. But self-care only works if we do it when our lives are messy. It doesn’t help if we only do it when our houses are clean and our lives are calm. So, let’s talk about some ways to prioritize your physical and mental health in fifteen minutes or less.