Weathering the Storm of Fear and Anxiety

In life, the hope is to overcome hardship so that we can experience peace and calm after a storm, and come away from that storm having learned something new, and grown as an individual. I think it is important to note, that we will without a doubt experience storms and hardship in our lives. We can’t get around it, we have to go through it, and the beauty in each of our stories, is that if we weather the storm with truth and hope, we will experience the peace, and overcome the hardship.

Research Based Study Tips

You know the feeling that I am talking about. Right before an exam begins. Your palms are sweaty and you wonder if you are prepared or not.

Most of us have felt that anxiety and some of us will continue to take exams late into our adult lives. I have felt this way too and wanted some answers for how to best prepare and reduce my own test anxiety. So I looked for the most sound, evidence-based tips to increase your study productivity and overall outcome.

Drew Konzelman, MA, LMHCAOctober 30, 2018counseling, mental health, kirkland

The Comparison Trap

Don’t fall for the comparison trap!

Leanne Konzelman, MA, LMHCASeptember 4, 2018comparison, mental health, healthy living, lifestyle, health and wellness, be youComment

Feeling Stressed? Try Laughing

Laughter is good for the soul...and for your health! It relieves stress, improves your immune system, and overall mood. It can also ease pain or tension by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. We all need these moments of carefree bliss. Try it! It’s all-natural, free, and easy to do.

Play: It's Healing Power

Adults should play, too? Who has time for this? Why should I prioritize play? Isn’t play just important for kids? What does it even mean to play as an adult?