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Journal Prompts for Processing the 2024 Election Results

Feeling overwhelmed by emotions after the 2024 election? This blog post offers thoughtful journal prompts to help you process anxiety, sadness, anger, fear, and disappointment. If you're struggling to find clarity or navigate difficult emotions, these prompts can guide you toward understanding your feelings and reclaiming a sense of control.

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Affordable Therapy in Colorado: Understanding Sliding Scale Options

Navigating therapy can be daunting, especially when finances are a concern. For many individuals, sliding scale therapy offers a pathway to affordable mental health support. In this post, we'll explore what sliding scale therapy is, how it works, and the benefits it provides. We'll also highlight local resources for low-cost counseling.

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ADHD and Anxiety in Women: Understanding the Overlap, Differences, and Connections

Navigating adulthood with ADHD and anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially for women juggling multiple roles and societal expectations. This post will clarify the distinctions and connections between ADHD and anxiety. By understanding these nuances, individuals can foster a compassionate approach to managing their symptoms and build a path toward meaningful change in their lives.

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination

Many individuals face challenges that hinder their ability to start or complete tasks. This comprehensive guide delves into the emotional, cognitive, technical, and social barriers contributing to procrastination. With practical strategies and reflective questions, you can discover how to navigate these hurdles and enhance your productivity.

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Using Interoception to Turn Down the Volume on Anxiety

Anxiety can often feel like an overwhelming force that takes control of our lives, leaving us feeling helpless and out of sync. However, understanding and harnessing a concept known as interoception could be a key to managing and reducing this anxiety.

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How Your Nervous System Triggers Anxiety and Burnout

Your nervous system is at the core of how you respond to stress, anxiety, and even moments of calm. It influences everything from racing thoughts and hypervigilance to exhaustion and withdrawal. By understanding how the nervous system works, you can begin to recognize why you might feel overwhelmed and anxious one moment, and completely drained the next—and learn how to better manage these shifts.

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Understanding the Messages Our Feelings Send

Emotions often seem like unpredictable forces, but they carry important messages about our inner world. By understanding what different emotions might be telling us, and recognizing how we often react to them automatically, we can learn to navigate our feelings with more intention. Here’s a closer look at the messages behind common emotions and how becoming aware of our automatic responses can lead to more effective self-care and coping strategies.

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The Art of Prioritizing: Balancing Urgency & Importance for Women with ADHD and Anxiety

For women navigating the challenges of ADHD and anxiety, figuring out what to do, when to do it, and in what order can be particularly daunting. Discover effective strategies for navigating task prioritization amidst challenges like focus issues, impulsivity, and heightened worry. Explore how mastering urgency and importance can empower better time management and enhance decision-making skills.

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Understanding College Campus Accommodations for ADHD Students

Accommodations are adjustments in how information is presented, accessed, or evaluated to help students with ADHD perform to their full potential. Students with ADHD often benefit from accommodations designed to support their unique learning needs in a college setting. If you're considering seeking accommodations for ADHD, here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this process effectively.

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