Anxiety can be simply described as “fear of the unknown”. Fear of an unexpected outcome. Fear of an event. Eventually, anxiety and those overwhelming and all-encompassing fears surround us, shrinking our world and our lives, smaller and smaller, until we are living limited lives. Afraid to go anywhere. Afraid to meet new people. Afraid to experience new places and opportunities. Anxieties help us create walls to avoid our fears. Afraid to drive? Have a family member drive yo

Come spring, many of us look to starting things fresh again in our homes and yards. We pull back the dreariness of winter and sweep away the cobwebs to get ready for springtime. We look forward to blue skies, warmer days, and sweeter nights. Why shouldn’t we do the same with our mental and emotional health? Just as we begin to cook lighter, fresher foods, and bring out our warm weather clothing, we can look for ways to renew and refresh our minds for the upcoming seasona