How Perfectionism Fuels Anxiety (And What You Can Do About It)
Perfectionism is more than just trying to do your best. It's a mindset that demands flawlessness—often at any cost. While striving for excellence can be healthy in some cases, perfectionism is rooted in the fear of making mistakes, being judged, or falling short. This fear-based mindset is a common contributor to anxiety.
The “Why” of A Daily Gratitude Practice
Our brain tends to focus on what could go wrong in an attempt to protect us. One of our protective mechanisms is something called the negativity bias. This is when our brain weighs “bad things” (challenges and situations which have not gone according to plan) more heavily than it weighs “good things” (accomplishments and fun experiences). Gratitude is a gentle and intentional reminder that there is more to our life than challenges and frightening “what ifs”.