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Ken Fields

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Published on: 19 Jul 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Anticipatory Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, Causes & Coping Mechanisms

Published on: 19 Jul 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Jul 19, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
Updated 3/24/2022 Anticipatory anxiety is a discomforting and disquieting mind game you play on yourself. Here are a…
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Published on: 20 Jul 2017
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Sleeping With Anxiety: 5 Tips to Stop Sharing a Bed With Your Worries

Published on: 20 Jul 2017
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Jul 20, 2017
Despite advances in neuroscience during the past several decades, sleep continues to remain mostly a mystery. We know…
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Published on: 15 May 2017
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The Imperfection of Perfectionism

Published on: 15 May 2017
  • Written byKen Fields
  • May 15, 2017
Many people strive for some form of perfection. Whether in their work, in their appearance, in their relationships,…
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Published on: 25 Mar 2016
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What About Psychological Fitness?

Published on: 25 Mar 2016
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Mar 25, 2016
We hear a lot about physical fitness. Every town has at least one gym. You see people jogging…
love has boundaries
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Published on: 12 Feb 2016
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Use Boundaries to Keep Your Individuality When You Fall in Love

Published on: 12 Feb 2016
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Feb 12, 2016
Falling in love and building a relationship is wonderful, but it can destroy individuality if you’re not careful.…
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Published on: 26 Jan 2016
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Take Control of Your Emotions with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Published on: 26 Jan 2016
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Jan 26, 2016
We often believe we are at the mercy of situations and events. The long line at the bank…
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Published on: 06 Jan 2016
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This Easy New Year’s Resolution Will Make You Happier

Published on: 06 Jan 2016
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Jan 06, 2016
Weight loss/fitness is the most popular New Year’s resolution and the one the highest number of people give…
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Published on: 08 Dec 2015
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Holidays Stressing You Out? Change Your Thinking with 3 Tips

Published on: 08 Dec 2015
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Dec 08, 2015
We look forward to the holidays with anticipation and, perhaps, some trepidation. There can be a lot of…
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Published on: 01 Dec 2015
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Are You Making A Hell Of Heaven?

Published on: 01 Dec 2015
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Dec 01, 2015
The poet John Milton, in his epic poem “Paradise Lost” (1667), stated — through the voice of his…
Win The War On Worry
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Published on: 20 Aug 2015
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Win The War On Worry

Published on: 20 Aug 2015
  • Written byKen Fields
  • Aug 20, 2015
When we worry, we engage in debilitating mental and physical processes. This is the last thing our minds…

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