Practical notes and everyday reflections on anxiety and stress.
The Steady Mind · Substack
Oct 19, 2026 · Substack
Three weekends into EMDR training, I got an unexpected reminder.
Sep 14, 2026 · Substack
How to tell the difference — and why the answer is less about how bad things are than people assume.
Sep 9, 2026 · Substack
What cognitive distortions actually are, and why noticing them helps
May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
What a trainer told her jockey before the Kentucky Derby is something I'd say to anyone living with anxiety.
April 24, 2026 · 3 min
Instead of judging yourself when anxiety shows up, what if you simply got curious? Discover how becoming a curious observer of your own patterns can create real insight, motivation, and lasting change.
April 23, 2026 · 3 min
Hey, it’s Candice here.
Many people swing from intense anxiety and worry into low-energy depression and disconnection. Discover why this cycle happens and how therapy skills can help you return to a calmer, steadier center — even when life still feels stressful.
April 22, 2026 · 4 min
When someone shares their pain, our first instinct is often to fix it or make it go away. But what if the most powerful thing we can do is simply sit with it? A reflection on validation, presence, and why being with uncomfortable feelings changes everything.
April 21, 2026 · 4 min
Tired of the cycle where a negative thought leads to fake positivity, then self-criticism when the negative thought returns? Discover a more believable way to talk to yourself that validates your experience and creates real steadiness.
April 21, 2026 · 3 min
The smallest kid on the team ran the fastest — not because of physical strength, but because of his mindset. Discover how thoughts shape effort, emotion, and behavior in anxiety, and what CBT teaches us about creating real change.
April 20, 2026 · 4 min
Therapy’s real magic isn’t in one big breakthrough — it’s in the small, imperfect moments when you try a new skill and feel even a little less overwhelmed. Discover why these quiet wins matter most.
April 20, 2026 · 3 min
Feeling overwhelmed by the next big anxiety plan? Discover why going back to basics — like one minute of deep breathing — often creates more calm and lasting steadiness than dramatic overhauls.
April 9, 2026 · 3 min
Giving yourself credit is powerful for anxiety. Learn why tying self-esteem to outcomes fuels self-criticism and how small, balanced acknowledgment builds resilience and reduces anxiety as an anxiety therapist.
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