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The Constant Creeping of ANTs Will Wear Away the Stone Mental Health

The Constant Creeping of ANTs Will Wear Away the Stone

"The constant creeping of ANTs will wear away the stone." This old saying of unknown origin speaks to the incredible impact of even the smallest insects, over time, on the hardest surface. The constant grinding of small feet wears away even the most solid rock. Sadly, this is also true of our ANTs, those Automatic Negative Thoughts that constantly wear away at even the most confident self and contribute to challenges such as depression, social anxiety, and stress, anxiety and worry.
Dr. Russ Morfitt
January 29, 2015
Social Anxiety, Stress & Depression during the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” DepressionSeasonal Mental HealthStress & Anxiety

Social Anxiety, Stress & Depression during the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

It’s officially here, the proverbial “most wonderful time of the year.” But for some, especially those living with social anxiety, this time of year may be anything but wonderful. Work parties, family gatherings, holiday travel, it can all get stressful in a hurry for a social anxiety sufferer
Dr. Russ Morfitt
December 17, 2014
Common Mistakes with Self-Evaluations & New Year’s Resolutions Seasonal Mental Health

Common Mistakes with Self-Evaluations & New Year’s Resolutions

This post is part two of a three-part series.  Be sure to read part one on Setting an Effective New Year’s Resolution & Proper End-of-Year Self-Evaluation. There is a great deal of variation in the accuracy of our end-of-year self-evaluations, which can strongly impact the success of our New Year's resolutions. 
Dr. Russ Morfitt
December 30, 2013