THE BLOG

Hey there, neurospicy chickadee! Today, I’m talking to those lovelies in my life who are here for a reason, but you aren’t sure what exactly that reason is just yet. You suspect your brain doesn’t work quuuiiiiite like everyone else’s. But you’ve never had an official diagnosis. Or, maybe you’ve had...

Starting a new business is a DAUNTING experience. It's natural to feel anxious and afraid. After all, there's no guarantee of success, and the stakes are high. 

Don't let your fears hold you back! 

If you have a dream or a passion project you want to pursue, go for it!

When I decided to start Kar...

As the weather starts to heat up, you may notice that you're more irritable, anxious, or impatient than usual. 

What's that about?

We all know that dark, cold Winters can negatively affect your mental health. So it may seem counterintuitive to feel increased anxiety as the weather gets warmer. Unf...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. In fact, an estimated 265 million people across the globe have some form of anxiety disorder. This includes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder (and panic attacks), social anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety, to n...

Did you know it isn't always easy to tell if you have anxiety? You might be thinking, "I've never had a panic attack or taken anxiety medication, so I definitely don't have that shit." 

Just because you haven't had a panic attack, that doesn't mean it may not be something you contend with. At Karri...

 What's so wrong with trying to be perfect? After all, perfect is, well, perfect.

The problem with perfectionism isn't that you want to be great at everything you do. You can be a high achiever without being a perfectionist. 

The problem is in the motivation. High achievers are motivated to excel ...

As someone who's faced my own personal struggles with anxiety, I know that one of the biggest challenges can be time management. People living in the overwhelm often feel pressure to overachieve, overschedule, and overburden themselves. (Hell yes we do)

With so much on your plate, it can feel super...

The term “high-functioning anxiety” is thrown around a lot in casual conversation. In the same way people joke that they “have OCD” if they color-code their calendar, people often write off having an anxiety disorder as the punchline to a self-deprecating joke.  

Although it is not an official diag...

When you think about someone dealing with anxiety, what do you picture? A nervous wreck unable to handle daily life without therapy and medication? This portrait of anxiety doesn’t tell the whole story.

The reality is anxiety manifests in many different ways. One side of anxiety that often gets ove...