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Anxiety Michelle Langley Anxiety Michelle Langley

Why New Year's Resolutions Trigger Anxiety Overwhelm

Many people feel anxious at the start of a new year because resolutions create pressure, highlight past struggles, and ignore emotional reality. This guide explains why resolutions trigger overwhelm and how to move into the new year with more care and less pressure.

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ADHD Overwhelm: 6 Reasons Why Simple Tasks Feel Impossible

ADHD makes everyday tasks feel heavier than they look from the outside. When your brain is juggling competing thoughts, emotional pressure, decision fatigue, and shifts in motivation, even simple actions can feel out of reach. This guide explains six reasons that overwhelm shows up and why it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of effort.

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Are Your ADHD Symptoms Actually Anxiety? Here's How to Tell

You're restless, unfocused, and overwhelmed—but is it ADHD or anxiety? These conditions share uncomfortable amounts of overlap, making it nearly impossible to tell them apart. Understanding the distinction isn't just academic—it's the difference between strategies that work and years of missing the mark.

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Smart, Successful, and Struggling: 7 ADHD Signs High Achievers Overlook

You've built an impressive career, but behind the polished exterior, you're exhausted and wondering why everything feels harder than it should. For high achievers, ADHD doesn't look like the stereotype—it wears a disguise you've been perfecting for years. Discover the seven signs that successful professionals overlook.

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5 Sneaky Way Anxiety Tricks You Into Overthinking (And How to Stop It)

Anxiety doesn’t just make you feel restless—it tricks your mind into overthinking. From false urgency to endless “what ifs,” anxiety has subtle ways of hijacking your focus and draining your energy. In this post, discover five sneaky ways anxiety fuels overthinking—and simple, research-backed strategies to stop the cycle before it takes over your day.

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5 Ways Worry and Anxiety Are Different

Worry and anxiety can feel pretty similar, but they’re not quite the same. Knowing the difference can make a big difference in how you handle them. Let’s break down five ways they show up and what you can do to manage each.

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Mental Health Michelle Langley Mental Health Michelle Langley

6 Reasons a Summer Sabbatical Is Necessary

Here's something you don't see very often in the mental health world: someone actually practicing what they preach about boundaries and rest.

Starting July 4th and running through Labor Day (September 1st), I'm taking a sabbatical from blog writing. Not because I've run out of things to say—trust me, there's always more to unpack about anxiety, trauma, and the general chaos of being human.

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