Fall can be a beautiful time in the Pacific Northwest. The grass is green, and the trees have vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. As we move to winter, leaves begin to drop, the cedar trees drop their helicopter seeds, and we head outside with our rakes to chase the...
Today, I read an article in the WSJ. They cite data from the CDC suggesting that as many as 1/3 of people in the United States indicate symptoms of anxiety or depression. These numbers have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and other increased social challenges...
Wait, what? Did you really say that anxiety is healthy? Before we go there, let’s first explore what anxiety is. Anxiety can be many things. When someone says that they are anxious, are they excited, stressed, or feeling a sense of fear? Generally speaking,...
