Young adulthood can bring a lot of change. You may be navigating college, starting a career, building new relationships, becoming more independent, or trying to figure out what you want your future to look like. With so many transitions happening at once, it can be easy to feel like the situations around you are determining how you feel, think, and respond. One thing I love about thought work is that it can help move us from a place of disempowerment to empowerment. Think about the way we...

Have you ever heard a teenager say, "I'm not good enough," "Nobody likes me," or "I'll never be as good as everyone else"? While these comments may seem like typical teenage insecurities, they can actually be signs of a powerful inner critic. Left unchecked, this negative inner voice can affect a teen's confidence, relationships, academic performance, and overall mental health. What Is the Inner Critic? The inner critic is the voice inside our heads that focuses on our flaws, mistakes, and...

How to identify anxiety symptoms, how to manage it, and when to seek professional help.