Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses If I could permanently ban one word from general usage, it would be “can’t.” Not because it isn’t sometimes true — but because of how often we use it when it isn’t true. “I can’t … Continue reading If I Could Permanently Ban One Word, It Would Be “Can’t”
You’re Not Going Backwards—Anxiety Just Isn’t Linear
There’s a moment almost everyone with anxiety has. You’re doing okay for a while.Maybe even feeling hopeful. And then one day, anxiety flares up again. Suddenly it feels like you’re right back where you started. That moment can be crushing. But here’s something important to know: You’re not going backwards. Anxiety just isn’t linear. Progress … Continue reading You’re Not Going Backwards—Anxiety Just Isn’t Linear
You Don’t Need to Feel Calm to Be Safe
There’s a quiet belief many people with anxiety carry: If I don’t feel calm, something must be wrong. So you wait. You wait to feel steady before you start your day.You wait to feel relaxed before you trust yourself.You wait to feel calm before you believe you’re okay. But calm is not a requirement for … Continue reading You Don’t Need to Feel Calm to Be Safe