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Is Your Anxiety on Overload?

By Jane Kennard August 06, 2026

Do you feel like your mind never stops racing? Maybe you’re exhausted from worrying… yet you can’t sleep. Your body feels tense, your thoughts won’t slow down, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to relax. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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When Enough Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: Understanding Retirement Anxiety

By Moe Nelson June 07, 2026

A woman once shared something with me that I suspect many retirees have thought but rarely say out loud. She leaned in and whispered: “What if I run out?” At first glance, her concern didn’t seem unusual. Many people worry about money in retirement. But as we talked, a different picture emerged. She had no debt. She owned her home…

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Aromatherapy for Stress and Anxiety Reduction

By Shanna Bynes Bradford April 11, 2026

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress and anxiety have become all too familiar companions. This is particularly true for women over 50, who often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, all while navigating the physical and emotional…

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How to Reprogram Your Mind to Become Anxiety-Free

By Jane Kennard February 11, 2026

Is your mind filled with anxiety? Maybe you’re suffering from sleepless nights and feeling nervous and upset all day. Perhaps you worry all the time, imagining the worst-case scenarios. Maybe having an anxiety-free mind sounds impossible. Maybe you think anxiety is helpful and necessary…

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The Anxiety I Carried for Decades Finally Made Sense in My 60s: What My Body Knew Before My Brain Did

By Christine Field November 24, 2025

In my 60s, I finally understood why my body had been screaming at me for 30 years. The tightness in my chest wasn’t “just anxiety.” The knot in my stomach wasn’t “overthinking.” The exhaustion that followed every interaction with my adult child wasn’t “getting older…

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When “What If” Thinking Won’t Stop: How to Break Free from Anxiety’s Loop

By Jane Kennard October 28, 2025

Several years ago, I was on the edge of despair. I was obsessed with anxious thoughts about a distressing family situation. I was drowning in worry and fear. My thinking was dominated by awful “what if’s” about the future. It was crushing me! I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t eat. I was miserable…

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Is Breaking Free from Anxiety One of Your Goals?

By Jane Kennard September 11, 2025

Do you ever feel like your mind just won’t give you a break – constantly racing, worrying, and replaying the same fears on a loop? If you’re living with constant anxiety, you probably know the symptoms all too well: sleepless nights, racing, restless thoughts…

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How to Deal with “Relocation” Anxiety

By Jane Kennard September 05, 2025

Are you considering relocating or are you in the process of relocating to downsize or be near family or let go of a house that has become unmanageable? Perhaps, due to health challenges, you are moving to an assisted living facility…

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How to Stop Anxiety in Its Tracks

By Jane Kennard July 13, 2025

Years ago, I was a nervous wreck for weeks! I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Relational and legal issues in my family had me bound up in knots. Scared? Yes! Disruptive thoughts? You bet! Xanax came to the rescue temporarily. I was a steaming, hot mess! Finally, things settled down…

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How to Stop Anxiety (Without Taking Meds)

By Jane Kennard June 07, 2025

Are you anxious about taking medication for your anxiety? Maybe your doctor prescribed something like Xanax, but you’re hesitant. You worry about side effects, long-term use – or just don’t want to rely on pills. But the anxiety keeps coming back. You feel restless and on edge. Overwhelmed…

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