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If you’re aiming to reduce anxiety, stress and emotional discomfort... self-compassion is a powerful concept that you’ll want to consider.
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Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist
Online Counseling and Clinical Supervision
(919) 744-8335
I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.
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- Jul 25
- 12 min
Your Daily Dread : How to Cope When You Feel Kinda Hopeless
Waking up feeling hopeless each day is no way to live. Explore WHY we feel dread and identify some actionable options for coping.
- Apr 4
- 8 min
How your Perfectionism, Procrastination and Anxiety are powerfully linked
Perfectionism and procrastination can get intertwined. And their overlap is more likely if you have anxiety. Explore why and tools to help.
- Jan 12
- 7 min
Dive deeper: use these self-reflections instead of resolutions
Engage with these 20 self-reflection questions for deeper awareness to know your true self beyond yearly goals & resolutions.
- Dec 12, 2023
- 9 min
Socially anxious? Try these small talk tips
If small talk makes you anxious, explore these strategies to shift your mindset, have conversation topics ready & interact with more ease.
- Oct 30, 2023
- 8 min
How to not suck at apologizing
Learn to use the acronym SORRY to apologize in a specific way. Understand what to avoid so your apology repairs the hurt & builds connection
- Aug 31, 2023
- 9 min
9 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult
Making adult friends is surprisingly hard. Consider these 9 ways to find & connect with people so you can start building new friendships.
- Jul 26, 2023
- 8 min
How to improve sleep (even with anxiety)
Explore ideas in 4 important areas to improve your sleep: daytime habits, nightly routine, sleep environment, and nighttime anxiety.
- Jun 20, 2023
- 6 min
How to think better and stop playing mind games with yourself
Negative or distorted thoughts will come & go for all of us. But when thinking errors are chronic, it's time for a remedy.
- May 16, 2023
- 9 min
Assert yourself: How to speak up about your needs
Learn ways to express your wants, needs & preferences without causing to conflict. Try this communication formula and assertive strategies.
- Apr 4, 2023
- 6 min
Your procrastination and anxiety are linked. Some solutions!
Procrastination is typically rooted in worry thoughts and anxious feelings. Learn some specific strategies to help yourself take action.
- Feb 21, 2023
- 7 min
You need to know about the brain’s Negativity Bias (and how to wrangle it)
Learn about the brain’s Negativity Bias and how it affects your mindset. Discover practical tips to avoid getting emotionally hijacked.
- Jan 24, 2023
- 8 min
Feeling unmotivated? Check your "VITALS"
We all struggle with motivation. It seems to evaporate so easily. Learn to use the VITALS acronym to assess and improve your motivation.
- Nov 16, 2022
- 6 min
11 Holiday Permissions to Give Yourself
The closer the holidays draw, the higher the stress and worry. As you navigate holiday dynamics, give yourself these 11 permissions.
- Oct 21, 2022
- 8 min
What to expect & do after a sudden trauma
We each respond differently to traumatic situations. Learn what you might feel, the way you might act, ways you can cope effectively.
- Aug 9, 2022
- 8 min
Beyond bubble baths - 16 ways to do self-care
Self-care is anything we do to help ourselves stay physically, emotionally and mentally well. Learn 16 ways to do ongoing self-care.
- Jun 30, 2022
- 9 min
Harness the power of journaling for mental health: strategies & prompts to get you started
Journaling is an effective and empowering tool for managing your mental and emotional health. Learn strategies and prompts to get started.
- May 28, 2022
- 9 min
What you need to know about making difficult changes
It's hard to change! Learn the 6 stages of change to help you implement specific strategies for making your difficult changes successful.
- Apr 20, 2022
- 7 min
Your 3 crucial needs and how to manage emotions by filling them
All humans are driven to seek 3 basic needs: safety, connection, and comfort. Learn how understanding & filling needs helps manage emotions.
- Mar 22, 2022
- 7 min
Pandemic, inflation and war, oh my! How to cope when uncertainty is the new normal
How to cope when uncertainty is the new normal? We can focus on 3 areas of control: our bodies, our attention, and our actions.
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(919) 744-8335
heather@mckenziecounseling.org
online therapy for all areas of NC, FL and international
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