The urge hits fast. A thought.A feeling.A spike in stress. And suddenly, everything in you says: “Just do it.” Drink.Bet.Use.Escape. Most men believe the urge means action is inevitable. It’s not. An urge is not a command. It’s a wave. And waves pass. WHAT IS URGE SURFING? Urge surfing is a technique that helps you […]
Tag Archives: Stress
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Sep
Sep
The term Sandwich Generation refers to individuals who serve as dual caretakers for their children under the age of 18 and their aging parents. The term refers to those who are “sandwiched” between two groups of people that depend on them for financial, physical, and emotional support. What Do You Want From Me? The Sandwich […]
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Aug
Aug
In the course of your daily life, it is normal to experience one or more demands that place mental, physical, and emotional pressure on you. Stress is how the brain responds to danger, obstacles, or demands, and the circumstances that lead to stress are many and varied. Stress is common and impacts each person differently. […]
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May
May
Many images come to mind when words like “addiction” or “substance abuse” are brought up, with depictions of those suffering from addiction even going so far as to show homelessness or an unkempt look. However, addiction doesn’t necessarily manifest in this way, and one’s financial status or professional career can continue to develop independently of […]
Getting through life at any stage at times can be unbearable. Dealing with all the obstacles that come up are difficult to manage when a person has no coping skills to take them through. Trying to wing a crisis situation can be tough to navigate with high anxiety and complete panic. Finding ways to calm […]