Overcoming Screen Exhaustion

Overcoming Screen Exhaustion

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or otherwise sick of virtual meetings, you are not alone.  Recent studies have begun to examine the effects of virtual meeting and screen fatigue, recently called “Zoom Gloom” by folks on social media.  Whether you are...
Regret

Regret

Regret feels bad because it comes with a sense of personal failure, is often visible to those around us, and is accompanied by self-blame, shame and sometimes guilt. Studies show that regret is a common emotion, 70% of adults having a significant sense of regret....
What to Do When You Are Anxious About Seeing a Therapist

What to Do When You Are Anxious About Seeing a Therapist

By Lauryn Williams It’s common to have anxiety about therapy.  As a long-time therapy client, therapy still makes me anxious from time to time.  The thoughts and fears about what it means to see a therapist, what you’ll talk about, and what you might discover are all...
Can’t Sleep?

Can’t Sleep?

Dr. Kyler Shumway, a psychologist with Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, talks about learning how to sleep better using the science of psychology. Deep Eddy Psychotherapy serves kids, teens, and adults here in Austin, Texas. We are a heart-centered practice dedicated to...
The 4 Biggest Myths About Self-Compassion

The 4 Biggest Myths About Self-Compassion

Self-compassion has been around for more than two thousand years – but most of us still don’t want it. We put the needs of others above our own. We punish, criticize, and hate ourselves for our mistakes and foibles. And we hold ourselves to unrealistic standards, ones...