2020 created an increase in Anxiety in Teenagers

The vast majority of the people I work with are adults, however since creating Community Gathering and Breathwork for Anxiety, I have gotten the chance to work with younger people and help them work through their anxiety. While it’s completely normal to feel more anxious as a teenager, a recent study found a 93.6% increase in generalized anxiety disorder among teenagers ages 13-18 across the U.S. in 2020 compared to 2019. And an increase of 90% in intentional self-harm. Even though things are starting to go back to “normal” the emotional consequences of the pandemic can’t be vaccinated away.

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with 19 year old Sam who completed my Breathwork for Anxiety program. His mom bought the program for him after realizing that he was struggling emotionally while he was navigating his first year of college in the middle of the pandemic. I’d already had a follow-up call with his mom and was so touched by his story that I wanted to have a conversation with him as well to hear what his transformation was like from his point of view.

If you have children or work with young adults, you’ll want to read how to empower a young person who struggles with anxiety. You can read Sam's story in here.

New Month, new vibe

I feel like April snuck up on us. Yet it's already teaching me to trust and surrender.

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Forgiving will make you healthier

Everyone at some point in their life has been hurt by someone else’s actions or words. Maybe your parent constantly criticized you growing up, or a colleague is making it difficult for you to do your job or you’ve been physically or emotionally abused by someone close to you.

These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger and bitterness — even vengeance. I help many of my RESET clients practice forgiveness so that they can start to feel free. By embracing forgiveness, you also start to feel a sense of peace, hope, more gratitude and joy. There’s also health benefits to forgiveness:

• Less anxiety, stress and hostility

• Improved mental health

• Lower blood pressure

• Fewer symptoms of depression

• A stronger immune system

• Improved heart health

• Improved self-esteem

Need help with forgiveness? I currently have 2 spots available for my 1-1 RESET coaching program. Sign up for a free 30 minute call to learn how I can support you.

Take some time this week to reflect on who you still haven’t forgiven in your life and how that’s impacting you.