Perfectionism and Anxiety and Recovering from that Mindset Hi, I’m Tabitha and I’m a recovering perfectionist. I say recovering because it’s an ongoing process, sometimes a rather frustrating one if I’m being honest. Perfectionism is sneaky. It disguises itself as high standards, as diligence, as caring deeply about doing things well. Before you freak out […]
Interrupting Negative Thoughts: Your Mind Is Not the Boss of You
Interrupting Negative Thoughts When I was a kid I had opinions. I know this is utterly shocking for those who actually know. Shocking. And I remember saying to another kid who wanted me to do something I did not want to do on the playground, “You’re not the boss of me!” Our thoughts can for […]
How to Deal with Suffering and Pain: Stop Making an Advanced Purchase
“You can’t buy a ticket for a train that’s not at the station. This isn’t like vacation where it costs less if you buy it in advance. You don’t even know if this train is coming. That is not how to deal with suffering and pain. Or, shall I say, possible suffering and pain.” I […]
What if the Way You’re Thinking is Making Your Anxiety and Depression Worse?
Anxiety and Depression and How to Help Yourself If you’ve ever been told to “just stop worrying” or to “choose joy,” you already know how unhelpful that advice is. Anxiety and depression are not character flaws. Nor are they signs that your faith is weak. They are not things you can simply decide your way […]
Where Did the Day Go? How to Stop Sleepwalking and Living on Autopilot
Living on Autopilot Have you ever driven somewhere familiar — your office, the grocery store, your church — and arrived with absolutely no memory of the trip? One minute you were pulling out of the driveway, and the next you were already parked. Your hands turned the wheel. Your foot hit the brake. You signaled, […]