Use the ‘Spotlight Technique’ to Stop a Cycle of Worry and Anxiety
Photo: Matusciac Alexandru (Shutterstock) As humans, when we don’t know how something is going to turn out, it’s normal for us to worry. Sometimes, that worry takes the form of…
The Difference Between a Fear and a Phobia
Photo: H_Ko (Shutterstock) The word “phobia” is often used frequently to describe a general fear, in the same way “bipolar” gets thrown around to describe someone’s mood swing or “OCD”…
How I Accidentally Cured My Fear of Flying With a Video Game
I used to be freaked out on airplanes. My aerophobia wasn’t severe enough that I took trains everywhere, but it was bad. I had to force myself to board flights,…
How Beginning a Meditation Practice Is Going
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) As part of Lifehacker’s Fitness challenge, I am trying out various meditation techniques for 30 days. This is the second week of my challenge, and I’ve taken…