What does it mean to be shy? Psychology today defines shyness as “the awkwardness or apprehension some people feel when approaching or being approached by other people. Unlike introverts, who feel energized by time alone, shy people often desperately want to connect with others, but don’t know how or can’t tolerate the anxiety that comes […]
As we approach the end of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, I have one last letter to share. Plus, tips for writing your own letter to your younger self are below my letter. This is an emotional exercise but one that is beneficial. It would be a wonderful thing to do as a family too. Communicating […]
by: Steffen Strayer Were I to tell my past self anything, it would likely be to not blame myself for things over which I have no control and not make it about me. When my daughter was first thought to have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, she was in the second grade. Her grades were good, but […]
