If you’re dreading the holiday season this year, you’re not alone. The holidays are tough for so many of us. If you’re already feeling anxious and worried about how you’re going to get through the next few weeks, please join me in making 5 powerful commitments to help you meet the challenges ahead with a sense of peace and calm.

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Chapter 51 of my book is about how to manage difficult relationships that bring you stress & anxiety: Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety-Free.

More info here: https://wendyleeds.com/book

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

If you’re suffering or feeling overwhelmed by your fears, one of the most powerful things you can do is to reach out to a qualified, licensed mental health professional. Getting help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. And working with a good therapist can help you feel better almost immediately. According to a study by David Sack, MD, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology “88 percent of therapy goers reported improvements after just one session.” If you’re not sure where to start, please talk to your health care provider. Also, here are three reputable websites that you can use to connect with a therapist in your area:

American Psychological Association: https://locator.apa.org
Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://members.adaa.org/page/FATMain

IMPORTANT: If you’re thinking of harming yourself or anyone else please call for help NOW!

Call 911 or the Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Visit: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

MORE ANXIETY-RELATED RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety

https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life

https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It

https://wendyleeds.com/course

Click here or use the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER” to get 40% off the mini-course. And if the cost is a burden to you in any way, just ask – I’ll grant you lifetime access for free. No catch. I just want to be helpful to anyone who’s struggling.

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out. I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so.

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