The Calm Journal

How Long Does a Panic Attack Last?
How Long Does a Panic Attack Last?
How Long Does a Panic Attack Last? If you have ever experienced a panic attack, you know that time stops making sense in the middle of one. What feels like... Read more...
Morning Anxiety: Why You Wake Up Feeling Anxious
Morning Anxiety: Why You Wake Up Feeling Anxious
Morning Anxiety: Why You Wake Up Feeling Anxious You open your eyes. And before you've even reached for your phone, before the day has asked anything of you at all... Read more...
Panic Attack Symptoms: What They Really Feel Like
Panic Attack Symptoms: What They Really Feel Like
Panic Attack Symptoms: What They Really Feel Like There are moments in life that stop you completely. Your heart pounds out of nowhere. You feel like you can't catch your... Read more...
Anxiety Nausea: Why It Happens And How To Find Relief
Anxiety Nausea: Why It Happens And How To Find Relief
Anxiety Nausea: Why It Happens And How To Find Relief You are about to walk into a difficult meeting. Or you are lying awake at night replaying a conversation. Or... Read more...
How To Recognize The Early Signs Of Burnout Before It Takes Over
How To Recognize The Early Signs Of Burnout Before It Takes Over
How To Recognize The Early Signs Of Burnout Before It Takes Over Burnout rarely announces itself clearly. It does not arrive one morning with a note that says: this is... Read more...
How To Stop Replaying Conversations In Your Head (And Finally Let Them Go)
How To Stop Replaying Conversations In Your Head (And Finally Let Them Go)
How To Stop Replaying Conversations In Your Head (And Finally Let Them Go) You said something in a meeting three days ago. You have replayed it approximately forty times since.... Read more...
How To Feel Less Mentally Overwhelmed: 10 Gentle Strategies That Actually Help
How To Feel Less Mentally Overwhelmed: 10 Gentle Strategies That Actually Help
How To Feel Less Mentally Overwhelmed: 10 Gentle Strategies That Actually Help There is a particular moment that many people know well. You are sitting still — perhaps at your... Read more...
Can Anxiety Make You Feel Tired? What's Really Happening (And How To Help)
Can Anxiety Make You Feel Tired? What's Really Happening (And How To Help)
Can Anxiety Make You Feel Tired? What's Really Happening (And How To Help) You did not do anything particularly strenuous today. You slept last night — maybe not perfectly, but... Read more...
Emotional Overload: Signs, Causes, And Gentle Recovery Strategies
Emotional Overload: Signs, Causes, And Gentle Recovery Strategies
Emotional Overload: Signs, Causes, And Gentle Recovery Strategies There are days when everything feels like too much. Not because anything catastrophic has happened — sometimes there is no single event... Read more...
How To Break The Cycle Of Overthinking (Gentle Steps That Actually Work)
How To Break The Cycle Of Overthinking (Gentle Steps That Actually Work)
How To Break The Cycle Of Overthinking (Gentle Steps That Actually Work) You tell yourself you will stop. You know it is not helping. You have probably even said the... Read more...
Anxiety vs Stress: What's The Difference? (And Why It Matters)
Anxiety vs Stress: What's The Difference? (And Why It Matters)
Anxiety vs Stress: What's The Difference? (And Why It Matters) You feel it in your chest before an important meeting. You notice it at night when sleep will not come.... Read more...
Self-Care For Overthinkers: Gentle Practices That Actually Help
Self-Care For Overthinkers: Gentle Practices That Actually Help
Self-Care For Overthinkers: Gentle Practices That Actually Help You have probably heard the advice before. Just stop overthinking. Try not to worry so much. Let it go. If only it... Read more...
How Journaling Can Support Anxiety (And Where to Start)
How Journaling Can Support Anxiety (And Where to Start)
How Journaling Can Support Anxiety (And Where to Start) We all know what it feels like when thoughts begin to pile up. One worry leads to another. A quiet evening... Read more...
Signs You Need A Mental Reset (And How To Gently Start One)
Signs You Need A Mental Reset (And How To Gently Start One)
Signs You Need A Mental Reset (And How To Gently Start One) There is a particular kind of tired that sleep does not fix. You wake up and the exhaustion... Read more...
7 Calming Habits For Stressful Days That Actually Make a Difference
7 Calming Habits For Stressful Days That Actually Make a Difference
7 Calming Habits For Stressful Days That Actually Make a Difference Some days feel heavier than others. The kind of day where everything seems to arrive at once — the... Read more...
How To Stop Overthinking At Night: 12 Gentle Strategies That Actually Work
How To Stop Overthinking At Night: 12 Gentle Strategies That Actually Work
How To Stop Overthinking At Night: 12 Gentle Strategies That Actually Work You finally get into bed. The room is quiet. The lights are off. And then your mind decides... Read more...