Anxiety Blog
A collection of blog posts by Reid Wilson, PhD covering a variety of topics on anxiety, panic, OCD, worry, phobias, etc. Read through these blogs to gain insights on self-help techniques, new ideas, and so much more.
How to Approach Anxiety With Cleverness: Part 1
The Rope-A-Dope Tactic By 1974, Mohammed Ali had established himself as one of the top heavyweight boxers of all time. A bout was set for
How You Can Use Self-Talk to Step Forward
Translating complex ideas into simple messages-to-self Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash We tend to talk to ourselves throughout the day. In fact, 96% of
How to Approach Challenges with a Competitive Spirit
Cousin Don and the Gulag Archipelago Photo by GR Stocks on Unsplash I’m visiting my relatives in Wisconsin for the weekend. We’re playing charades, so
How to Reach Higher Goals by Lowering Your Expectations
Olympic gold medalist shows us how to reset our goals in threatening situations Photo by Alex Smith on Unsplash Like so many Americans, I spent
Learning to Love the Mat
The paradoxical approach to embracing failure. I called my son Patrick the evening of his Tae Kwon Do competition. He was 13 at the time, and
A Profound Experience with the Toilet
Changing your relationship with the present moment. Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash It’s Monday morning, and I have set aside most of the day
“The Noise in Your Head” Video Series
Learn how to manage your anxiety with this free, six-part comedic web series. I have spent the bulk of my 30+ year career working toward one primary
My Worry: Is It a Signal or Noise?
Differentiating between helpful and unhelpful worries Photo by Ali Pazani on Unsplash You’re 19 years old, wrapping up your sophomore year of college. That term
Why Discomfort Can Be So Good for You
There’s a good reason so many people embrace cobblestones and free weights. It seems like we humans are continually in search of the quickest, easiest, or