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Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (A Psychologist Answers) | Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety Online

Quick Bite: Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (A Psychologist Answers)

Alcoholism & Substance Use, Burnout, Procrastination, Stress /

Everyone Self-Sabotages Practically everyone self-sabotages.  We all do it a little differently, but basically we all do it.  Examples: Procrastination Perfectionism  Alcohol use Too much social media Skipping the gym Basically all of our “bad” behaviors serve to sabotage our success and keep us from reaching our goals.  I’ve written about self-sabotage and 10 ways […]

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What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed with Life | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed with Life

Burnout, Stress /

You’ve been feeling overwhelmed for so long that you sometimes wonder whether that’s just the way it’ll always be. Even if life continues to be hectic, though, it’s possible to feel like you’re surfing on the waves rather than drowning underneath them.  In this week’s article, discover: What causes us to feel overwhelmed with life, how our brains respond when we are overwhelmed, a specific strategy to calm your brain down when you’re feeling overwhelmed with life, and resources for putting the strategy into practice. Dive in here!

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Why You Have So Much Anxiety About Things You Can't Control | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

Why You Have So Much Anxiety About Things You Can’t Control

Anxiety, Burnout, Stress /

One of the most frustrating things about anxiety is that often we know our anxiety is blowing things out of proportion. We know things are probably gonna work out okay and that most likely nothing bad is going to happen. But then your anxiety pipes up:  “Yeah, but what if???”  Having anxiety about things you can’t control is normal…even if it’s irrational. In this week’s article, discover why you have so much anxiety about things you can’t control, the 2-step process to change the pattern, resources for helping you move from Step 1 to Step 2. Dive in here!

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15 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

15 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety

Anxiety, Burnout, Imposter Syndrome /

Despite looking like they’ve got it all together, many of my clients have anxiety. Today, we’re diving into high-functioning anxiety. In this week’s article, discover: – What is high-functioning anxiety – What’s good about high-functioning anxiety – What’s bad about high-functioning anxiety – How to cope with it (tons of resources, worksheets, etc.!) Dive in here!

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30-Day Mental Health Challenge | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

30-Day Mental Health Challenge: Part IV

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Panic Attacks, Purpose & Meaning, Self-Criticism & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Stress /

It’s the last part of your 30-day mental health challenge!! This mental health challenge is designed to help you – Move from thinking about changing to actually changing – Practice the skills you’ve picked up from all your research – Discover new strategies for managing your mental health – Establish a habit of focusing on your mental health on a regular basis This week includes challenges related to soothing your mind, managing stress, overcoming procrastination, and more! Dive in here!

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30-Day Mental Health Challenge | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

30-Day Mental Health Challenge: Part III

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Panic Attacks, Self-Criticism & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Stress /

It’s week 3 of your 30-day mental health challenge! This challenge is designed to help you – Move from thinking about changing to actually changing – Practice the skills you’ve picked up from all your research – Discover new strategies for managing your mental health – Establish a habit of focusing on your mental health on a regular basis This week, dive into challenges to target worrying, self-talk, stress, burnout, and more! Dive in!

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30-Day Mental Health Challenge | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

30-Day Mental Health Challenge: Part II

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Panic Attacks, Purpose & Meaning, Self-Criticism & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Stress /

Last week, you launched into a 30-day mental health challenge. This mental health challenge is designed to help you – Put all the strategies you’ve been researching into practice – Make actual changes in your mental health – Discover new strategies for managing your mental health – Establish a habit of focusing on your mental health on a regular basis If you’re ready for Part II of the 30-day challenge, dive in here!

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30-Day Mental Health Challenge | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

30-Day Mental Health Challenge

Leave a Comment / Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Imposter Syndrome, Panic Attacks, Purpose & Meaning, Self-Criticism & Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Stress /

For the next 30 days, join me in trying one new technique or coping skill each day.  By the end of the month, you’ll have experimented with a variety of new strategies to master your mental health, and you’ll have an idea of what works for you, where you need more practice, and what just isn’t a good fit for you.  In this week’s article, discover: What to keep in mind as you start this 30-day challenge – How to make the challenge a success for you – What to do for each of the next 7 days – All the resources and worksheets you need to really dive deep into each day’s strategy Dive in here!

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I Can't Relax: Here's Why It's So Hard to Relax & Some Tips to Relax When You're Feeling Stressed | Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

I Can’t Relax: Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Relax & Some Tips to Relax When You’re Feeling Stressed

Anxiety, Burnout, Panic Attacks, Stress /

You know when you’re anxious or stressed that you’re “supposed” to relax. But when you slow down and try, your mind keeps running, you feel tense, and you spend the whole time not relaxing. It seems like such a waste. Today, we’ll dive into why it’s so hard to relax, and I’ll give you some tips for relaxing when it’s hard. In this week’s article, discover: – Why it’s so hard to relax – Why you should practice relaxing, even when it’s hard – How to relax when you can’t relax – Free resources loaded with strategies to relax when you’re stressed – What to keep in mind as you get started relaxing Dive in here!

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How to Manage Stress in Two Steps Iowa & Arkansas Center for High Functioning Anxiety | Hayden Finch, PhD

How to Manage Stress in 2 Steps

Anxiety, Blog, Burnout, Depression, Stress /

No matter what type of mental health symptoms you have, more stress = more symptoms. This is true for anxiety (more stress = more anxiety), depression (more stress = more depression), and just about every other mental health condition. So, a big component of managing your mental health in general is to manage stress. “Stress management” can seem like a vague concept, so this week I’m breaking it down into a two-step process to simplify the process. In this week’s article, discover: – How to know if you’re stressed – The two-step process to manage stress – How to put each step into practice – A TON of free resources for putting the two-step process into action Dive in here!

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