by Tracy Shawn Reading, can indeed, reduce anxiety. But why? Stories provide an escape from our personal stressors and worries as well as a much-needed respite from … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Be Too Empathetic? (And How to Cope if You Are)
First Published in PsychCentral.Com By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN READ Ever since I can remember, other people’s pain — both physical and emotional — seemed to … [Read more...]
When the World is Breaking Your Heart
Please note: This piece was first published on PsychCentral on August 1,2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN READ The other week, … [Read more...]
How a Simple Phrase Can Strengthen Resolve
By Tracy Shawn, MA Please note: first published on July 2, 2020 with psychcentral.com ~ 3 MIN READ A well-said … [Read more...]
Living in the Now while Dealing with Distress
Please Note: This piece was first published with PsychCentral.com on June 7, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 2 MIN … [Read more...]
Asserting Yourself During Coronavirus — and Beyond
Note: First published on PsychCentral.com and last updated on May 13, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 2 MIN READ Coronavirus has challenged us on many levels: physical, … [Read more...]
Making Peace with Mortality in the Age of Coronavirus
By Tracy Shawn, MA Note: First Published in April 2020 with PsychCentral.com/Last updated: 9 Apr 2020 ~ 2 MIN READ In our current coronavirus epidemic, many people are feeling more … [Read more...]
Reasons–and Cures–for Morning Anxiety
Note: First Published in PsychCentral under the title "Morning Anxiety: Causes and Cures to Combat the Waking “What Ifs” on March 4, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]
How to Control the Online Over-Checking Habit
Please Note: This piece was first published with PsychCentral Under the title: How to Understand and Control the Online Over Checking Habit on January 29, 2020 ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]
How to Stop Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons
Please note: first published with PsychCentral under the title: "Are You Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons? Learn How to Stop" On January 1, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]