Finally—a day off with nothing to do, I thought to myself. I had been looking forward to this day for what seemed like eternity. I woke up refreshed, poured a cup of coffee, and plopped down on the sofa. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, I felt overcome with anxiety. Read More

I spot the invitation plastered on my friend’s fridge. The names of my two friends are printed in elegant script, with a “Save the Date” magnet hanging below. Yet another wedding I wasn’t invited to. Why wasn’t I invited? What did I do wrong? I begin to think,… Read More

Babe Ruth, the man who hit 714 career home runs across 22 major league seasons, captivated baseball fans with his legendary talent and larger-than-life personality. To this day, baseball analysts regard Ruth as the best ballplayer the world has ever seen. But this is only part of his… Read More

I once heard it said that anxious people look for reasons to feel anxious. At first, I laughed; why would anyone want to feel anxious? But as I dug deeper, I started to feel differently. Nobody wants to feel anxious. But sometimes, the lingering nature of anxiety can… Read More

Guilt has a way of popping up at random times, in random places. Sometimes I’m minding my own business—walking down the street, sitting at my desk or preparing dinner—when a shameful thought comes charging into my head. No matter how hard I try to shake it, this guilt… Read More

Recently, a Miss America contestant was asked, “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?” She responded, “There will always be someone prettier than you, smarter than you and more talented than you. Make sure you’re not standing next to her on the stage.” The audience erupted in applause… Read More

I have a friend who once lived to work. He longed to stand out from his peers, using weeknights and weekends to learn, grow and advance in his role. This “nose-to-the-grindstone” approach paid off for years, as he rapidly climbed the corporate ladder. By early adulthood, he had achieved almost… Read More

Shame can completely transform our way of thinking. As we contemplate past mistakes, it fills our minds with lies: I don’t know if I’ll ever outlive that mistake. I’m underserving of forgiveness. My life will never be the same as it was before I made that decision. Read More

I’m the kind of person who loves to peer over the horizon and think about the future. I often feel lured into daydreams, wondering how I can save more money, travel to more places and build a better, more exciting life. I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong… Read More

Feelings of shame seem to hit me at random times: when I’m laying awake at night, when I’m riding the subway, when I’m walking alone after work. During these periods of the day, my mind often wanders, leading me down a path of anxiety and regret. If I had… Read More