When something significant changes in your life, it can feel like the floor is falling from under you. Luckily, it won't be, but this sensation can feel frightening. So today I will explain a little about what is normal in these circumstances, why change is sometimes so difficult, and offer some strategies to help you cope and get your footing back. Change can arrive in many ways, sometimes as a shock, a negative surprise, an unwanted tragedy, or an accident. Then there is

Sleep anxiety happens when worry or stress makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. For many people, it shows up as racing thoughts at bedtime — replaying the day, worrying about tomorrow, or stressing about not getting enough sleep. Over time, the bed itself can start to feel like a place of pressure rather than rest. For some, sleep anxiety is closely linked to hypervigilance . When the nervous system stays on high alert, the body struggles to fully relax, even at

By the time Friday rolls around, your body might be home — but your nervous system is often still stuck in meetings, deadlines, and mental to-do lists. De-stressing after a long work week isn’t about cramming in more “self-care,” it’s about helping your system shift out of survival mode and back into ease. Here are ten ways to do exactly that. Create a hard stop to your work week - Close your laptop with intention, change your clothes, or step outside. Small rituals tell your