by Alejandra Sandoval, BSHave you ever set unrealistic goals for yourself and then felt anxious about not being able to achieve them? Has your fear of failure stopped you from following through on what you have set out to achieve? Does this make you feel overwhelmed, tired and distressed? If your perfectionism is leading to anxiety, you’re not alone. Numerous studies have shown a direct association between perfectionist tendencies and anxiety disorders.A study published by Hadley and Collea...| The Anxiety Center
There’s a kind of pride that’s healthy—the kind that makes you stand tall after doing good work, or hold the line on your values. And then there’s the kind that quietly fences you off from other people. You hear it in everyday talk: little phrases that push help away, dodge accountability, or keep someone perched … Continue reading "12 phrases people with too much pride often use in everyday conversation"| Global English Editing
The impact of our upbringing on who we become as adults is undeniable. Children who grow up without a strong father figure, for example, often develop certain characteristics and traits that follow them into adulthood. It’s not about blaming or finger-pointing, but understanding the way our early experiences shape us. Like a fingerprint, these traits … Continue reading "People raised without a strong father figure often carry these 8 traits into adulthood"| Global English Editing
Every generation passes down its own way of doing things—rituals, habits, and “unwritten rules” that feel like common sense to those who grew up with them. Boomers, like my own generation, came of age in a time when certain social norms and traditions were simply how things were done. Some of them still hold up … Continue reading "10 boomer traditions that don’t translate very well to modern times"| Global English Editing
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