It’s Winter and Christmas is just a few days away.

Sometimes, it’s okay to have less productive days where you feel a little sluggish and tired, but if you feel this way every day, it’s time you evaluate your habits and change them for the better.

An anxiety disorder may cause chronic worry, fear, constant nervousness and make completing even a simple everyday task seem daunting.

Humans are naturally good at accepting and feeling better after receiving external validations, whether they come from other people, accomplishments, relationships, etc. But relying heavily on praises and validations from others may leave you feeling disappointed, hurt, insecure, and anxious.

There are many lifestyle changes you can make to manage everyday stress. Exercising, meditating, reading books, and getting enough sleep are some of the most advised and effective methods.

Self-talk is a mix of conscious and unconscious thoughts we have about ourselves and things happening around us. These thoughts are ways for us to communicate with our inner selves, and they influence the way to feel and carry ourselves.