by Tammy Bost | Jul 31, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Understanding
Empowering Optimism Therapy Your Anxiety May Be Asking for Safety, Not Control A gentle look at why anxiety shows up, what it may be trying to tell you, and how therapy can help. Dear reader, Have you ever noticed how anxiety can make you want to control everything?...
by Tammy Bost | Jun 19, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
Dear reader, Have you ever noticed that a small moment can bring up a much bigger feeling? Maybe someone’s tone makes you feel rejected. Maybe making a mistake leaves you spiraling into shame or guilt. Maybe you are constantly trying to prove that you are good enough,...
by Tammy Bost | Jun 10, 2026 | Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Coping
Dear reader, Have you ever had a reaction that felt bigger than the moment? Maybe someone did not text you back, and suddenly your mind started spiraling. Maybe your partner seemed distant, and you immediately wondered if you did something wrong. Maybe you made a...
by Tammy Bost | Apr 29, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Trauma
Dear reader, If you’ve spent most of your life just trying to get through the day… I see you. Maybe you’ve learned how to keep it together on the outside.You show up, you work hard, you take care of others, you do what needs to be done. But inside, it can feel very...
by Tammy Bost | Mar 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
Dear reader, If you live in Michigan, you know about false spring. One 55-degree day and suddenly we’re outside without coats, cracking windows, dreaming about fresh starts. And then… it snows again. That emotional whiplash? That “I thought we were past this” feeling?...
by Tammy Bost | Jan 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves. And while intention-setting can be meaningful, it can also quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn’t enough. If you’re already exhausted, burned...
