by Stewart Geddes | Sep 3, 2017 | Anxiety at work, General Anxiety
Perfectionism and anxiety are not a good combination. Having high standards for ourselves is not a bad thing. Having unattainably high standards, for every little thing we do, can make life harder than it needs to be. Besides, perfectionism doesn’t necessarily mean...
by Stewart Geddes | Jun 30, 2017 | General Anxiety
Waking up anxious Something that can be all too common in our lives, is waking up anxious. This can happen at any hour of the morning, half an hour before the alarm, or at 4am. It can lead to broken sleep, often leaving us feeling tired all day, and low in energy....
by Stewart Geddes | Aug 27, 2017 | General Anxiety, Social Anxiety
Once we become aware of our faults, it can be all we are aware of Do you remember a time when you weren’t acutely aware of your faults? How about when you were in a state of blissful ignorance of all your limitations and human oddities? I would imagine, if you can...
by Stewart Geddes | Jun 18, 2017 | General Anxiety
More and more we look for the quickest way to get what we want We start so many new things, but how often do we see them through? The gym, golf, yoga, cycling, online courses, etc. We want to change something (usually an unwanted feeling), and the exciting new venture...
by Stewart Geddes | Apr 21, 2017 | General Anxiety, Panic, Social Anxiety
No matter who you are, you have experienced anxiety at some stage in your life. As humans, our brains are hardwired to be alert for threat. We are prone to negative, or worrisome thoughts. It can make us feel nervous, restless or tense, and we can experience feelings...