Dr. Yesel Yoon writes about perfectionism, burnout, and navigating life transitions
Changes happen all of the time. When our routines are disrupted, it can lead to more anxiety and stress. But what if these disruptions could lead to more creativity, positive change, and better solutions for your life? I write about a slightly different perspective about routines than I normally do and include points by Tim Harford from a TED talk on Creativity. I challenge you to embrace disruptions and see how change might be a good thing. Read more to learn how embracing change is possible.
Sometimes facing the reality of a situation can feel daunting and overwhelming. But what happens if you keep sweeping things under the rug and avoiding what’s going on underneath a problem? How long can you keep going while not facing the story you’re telling yourself about a situation? I write about what it looks like to really face your fears and understand the roots of a problem that keeps you stuck. During a time like a pandemic that is scary and has left us feeling raw and anxious, we need all of the help we can get to know how to face problems head on. I present a personal and case example of a client who presents with a problem but we discover there’s more underneath the surface. Read more to learn how to face these stories and walk away empowered with choices.
What do you do as your mind wanders, races, ruminates, and fixates on the most annoying, stressful, fear-inducing thoughts and worries? A pandemic like coronavirus is certainly not helping your cause. Today’s blog is about how to calm your anxious thoughts (hint: without necessarily getting rid of them) and how to help calm yourself down when those thoughts get to be too much. You may not have control over the thoughts in your head but you certainly have control over how you manage your response to them. Learn more about how to tame the worries in your head.
Lost your job due to coronavirus? Feeling anxious because of unemployment and not knowing how to move forward on a job search? It can feel hard enough losing your job so suddenly but to not have clarity and directions on how to start your job search can feel overwhelming and stressful. I write about how to cope with job loss and manage those difficult feelings. I also provide advice on how to start your job search. I will continue to write about job search advice and tips to help support you in reaching career goals and transition through these changes successfully.
In today’s post, I share my more personal account of how coronavirus has changed my work and personal life as a therapist in NYC. Above all else, I share how much I have valued my connections with my clients, my friends, family, and larger community. This is what has helped me cope with my own anxieties related to COVID-19. During this scary time, I think it is important that we share with one another the challenges as well as the thing we are grateful for and are learning from this experience. Read more here and learn how to get support through teletherapy or virtual therapy services to help with improve your mental health.
