Don’t be afraid to be anxious.

The day my spouse—my best friend, my anchor, and my love—turned 47 years old, my heart clenched with fear. To be clear: My fear of aging is not a fear of decrepitude—not yet at any rate. I already ...

“Find your purpose“ has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this, and what if I never do? This is ...

Many people avoid setting boundaries because they fear rejection. In reality, clear limits often lead to stronger, healthier ...

It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? This is “purpose anxiety” – the ...

Anxiety can be difficult to understand and even harder to manage. Former therapist and personal coach Mollie Birney gets it. In a recent post on Instagram, she shared a crucial skill for managing ...

I was diagnosed with anxiety and a panic disorder at age 18. The symptoms I was having at the time were unbearable to deal with; I remember feeling like I didn’t have control of my breathing. I ...