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How Your Interpretation of Events Makes You Anxious
By
Linda Mintle
Megan was anxious. She interviewed for a new job and was sure she wouldn’t get it. When I asked her why she felt this way, she interpreted the interviewer’s reactions to her as negative, “I could just tell she didn’t like me. She looked bored. She looked at me like she was judging me.” Megan’s…
Can You Really Be Anxious About Nothing?
By
Linda Mintle
So many people are anxious about the pandemic. It has thrown anxiety front and center. We worry about everything now. How will our kids fare? What is the job market going to be like? Will I still have a job? What about the variants? Am I really safe? When will schools re-open? The list goes…
Anxious? God is in the Moment
By
Linda Mintle
Many people suffer from what is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It is characterized by constant worry which leads to pervasive feelings of anxiety. Someone with GAD may interpret any emotion such as feeling sad, as a reason for worry. This leads to negative emotions. The result is more anxiety. Thus, a vicious cycle can…
Cultivating Peace During Anxious Times
By
Linda Mintle
For those in the Christian faith, we are called to cultivate a culture of peace. The Gospel is, after all, called the Gospel of Peace. Now more than ever, our culture needs peace. So how does a person of faith cultivate peace? First, we understand that peace begins with reconciliation to God. We have been…
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