Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand your emotional states and the emotional states of others. EQ can help reduce stress and anxiety while also improving your interpersonal relationships and communication. Individuals with a high EQ tend to have more life satisfaction overall. This is because EQ is a vital skill for de-escalating negative…

A lot of my clients ask me how to become the best version of themselves with little to no idea of what that would like. Most people have a list of generic descriptors such as more confident, more energetic, and more patient. All of which generally boils down to “more”. I always ask is being…

A panic attack is the sudden onset of intense anxiety, terror, or impending doom. Some people, but not all, feel a tightening of the chest, racing heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty breathing, fluttering heart beat, numbness in their limbs, temporary paralysis, or an inability to speak. Panic attacks come on suddenly and seemingly without warning. When experiencing…