Wellness Blog - Alicia H. Clark PsyD | Washington, DC

How To Stop Procrastinating In 8 Workable Steps

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:09:46 +0000

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step – Lao Tzu Most of us struggle with procrastination from time-to-time, but for some people, procrastination can be a significant hurdle that can threaten the things and people you care about most. Knowing how to stop procrastinating can be humbling, and tough. Procrastination may have…

The post How To Stop Procrastinating In 8 Workable Steps appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

Does Marijuana Help With Anxiety Or Is This A Myth We’re Just Hoping is True?

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:42:47 +0000

Marijuana and anxiety: Advice for parents and caregivers As an anxiety clinician, I have witnessed firsthand what the research shows: anxiety rates are rising. As such, I am often approached by people looking for new ways to manage their worries. As marijuana legalization has gained traction throughout the US, along with hopes for its untapped…

The post Does Marijuana Help With Anxiety Or Is This A Myth We’re Just Hoping is True? appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

Feeling Envious And Irritated Lately? Try This One Thing

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:00:16 +0000

Feeling Envious And Irritated Lately? Try This One Thing It isn’t hard to be envious of friends and neighbors who seem to be weathering life a bit easier than you. And that envy isn’t helping you fend off irritability – in fact, it could be making it worse. Your social media feed seems full of…

The post Feeling Envious And Irritated Lately? Try This One Thing appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

Top Emotional Signs of Anxiety And How To Take Control

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:47:16 +0000

It isn’t always easy to understand what’s going on with us, especially when we feel stressed out. But recognizing emotional signs of anxiety can help you determine what’s happening so you can take control. Let’s take a look at a few key emotional signs of anxiety to help you assess the start point for you,…

The post Top Emotional Signs of Anxiety And How To Take Control appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

How Perspective & Optimism Can Reduce Anxiety In Surprisingly Easy Ways

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:43:36 +0000

Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen’s powerful “Anthem” lyrics have been particularly top of mind recently as I talk to people about silver linings, perspective and optimism when so many of us are fatigued…

The post How Perspective & Optimism Can Reduce Anxiety In Surprisingly Easy Ways appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

What You’re Feeling May Be Called Languishing, But The Key To Flourishing Includes One More Step

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 28 May 2021 21:42:12 +0000

Whether you are hitting a wall, languishing, or suffering more severe forms of depression and anxious avoidance, chances are pretty good you may not be feeling quite like your pre-pandemic self these days. Positive signs of pandemic progress, climbing vaccination rates, and restriction-lifting don’t seem to be quite the magic bullet we have longed for when it…

The post What You’re Feeling May Be Called Languishing, But The Key To Flourishing Includes One More Step appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

How A Fear Of Commitment Is Sabotaging Your Goals Plus How To Turn This Around For Good

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 14 May 2021 15:45:31 +0000

Do you sometimes find yourself at some point veered off course and seemingly farther away from your goal than when you started? An underlying fear of commitment could be at play, but not in the way you might think. When you set out to achieve a goal, you feel that initial sense of excitement and…

The post How A Fear Of Commitment Is Sabotaging Your Goals Plus How To Turn This Around For Good appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

Wrestling With A Pandemic-Strained Relationship? Being Empathetic Can Help

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:51:08 +0000

How many times has your partner told you they just need you to understand, not solve things, just understand where they are coming from? Just listen. Just let them express themselves. You hear them, you try being empathetic, but at the same time feel you feel stuck, like they are asking you to simply be…

The post Wrestling With A Pandemic-Strained Relationship? Being Empathetic Can Help appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

Understanding The Technical Difference Between Envy Vs Jealousy (So You Know What’s Really Going On In Your Heart)

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:41:40 +0000

At one time or another, everyone has experienced the conflicts of envy vs jealousy. Both are covetous feelings – wanting something you don’t have or wanting to hold onto something you fear losing. Envy and jealousy go beyond pure coveting, and drive anxiety about not having or being something you need. During these COVID times,…

The post Understanding The Technical Difference Between Envy Vs Jealousy (So You Know What’s Really Going On In Your Heart) appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.

5 Reasons Why Communication Is The Only Cure For How To Stop Feeling Lonely During The Pandemic

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:59:36 +0000

For better or worse, the pace of change is accelerating and many people are struggling to keep up. Most everyone is feeling not quite at their best, and often these days, alone. In addition to the many demands of coping with COVID and other stressful current events, people are also wondering how to stop feeling…

The post 5 Reasons Why Communication Is The Only Cure For How To Stop Feeling Lonely During The Pandemic appeared first on Alicia H. Clark PsyD.