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💬 “Stop Beating Yourself Up. You Can Strive to Be Your Best Self Without Chronically Punching Yourself in the Face.” 💙

It`s so easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism, especially when anxiety and self-doubt take over. But remember, growth and progress come from kindness—not constant self-punishment. 🌿

If you’re struggling with anxiety or if your self-doubt feels overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Light On Anxiety, we’re here to help you find peace and a healthier relationship with yourself. Consider becoming a patient and take the first step toward feeling more confident and empowered. ✨

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As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to leave the pursuit of perfection behind and embrace the beauty of your imperfect self. 💙 For those navigating Tourettic OCD, the drive for “just right” can feel overwhelming—but there’s a way forward.

In our latest blog, we explore how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can help you rewire your brain to break free from obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, allowing you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. 🧠✨

👉 This year, make progress—not perfection—your resolution. Tap the link in our bio or read the full post here: https://lightonanxiety.com/training-your-brain-for-a-perfectly-imperfect-life-erp-for-tourettic-ocd/ and take the first step toward embracing your perfectly imperfect journey. 🌟

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✨ Goodbye Perfect. Hello 2025: Embrace the Messy, Beautiful You. ✨

New year, new mindset. As we say goodbye to perfectionism, let’s welcome a year of embracing who we truly are—beautifully messy and wonderfully imperfect. 💙

In our January newsletter, we’re tackling topics that will help you and your loved ones let go of the pressure to be perfect and start the year with more grace and self-compassion. From tips on overcoming perfectionism to managing morning anxiety, we’ve got you covered. 🌿

📝 Featured articles include:

“Tired of Chasing Perfection Every New Year? Here are 10 Tips to Finally Feel Enough”
“Is Your Child Struggling with Perfectionism? Here are 4 Questions to Ask”
“Why You’re Waking Up With Anxiety and How to Start Each Day Less Frazzled”
“Retrain Your Brain to Embrace Imperfection: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Tourettic OCD”

Start 2025 by releasing the need to be perfect and choosing peace instead. 💫 Sign up for our newsletter on our website!

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Navigating Emetophobia in the Midst of Norovirus Season

If the thought of getting sick leaves you feeling paralyzed with fear, you`re not alone. 💭 Emetophobia—the intense fear of vomiting—can make life’s ickiest moments feel impossible to manage, especially during Norovirus season. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 🌟

In our latest blog, we explore how to rewire your brain to face this fear with confidence and calm. Learn practical tools, expert insights, and proven strategies to help you take control of your anxiety and move through life’s messy moments. 💪💙

👉 Tap the link here: https://lightonanxiety.com/moving-through-emetophobia-rewiring-your-brain-to-handle-lifes-ickiest-moments-even-during-norovirus-season/
or click the link in our bio to read the full post and start finding freedom from emetophobia today.

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Tourettic OCD, also known as "Just Right" OCD, can feel like an overwhelming need for everything to be perfectly balanced or "just right." It goes beyond preferences—it’s a compulsion to fix things until they feel complete, often causing significant stress and time-consuming rituals.

💡 At Light On Anxiety, we specialize in helping individuals break free from these patterns using evidence-based therapy.

If you`re ready to reclaim your time and peace of mind, reach out to us today. Together, we can help you find relief.

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🎥 Activity 23: The Get It Wrong Game

In this installment of our The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids series, we’re diving into Activity 23: The Get It Wrong Game—a fun and transformative way to help your child tackle the fear of making mistakes.

✨ What it’s all about:
This chapter is designed to:
✔️ Show your child that making mistakes is normal and doesn’t have to feel catastrophic
✔️ Help reframe mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth
✔️ Create a playful, supportive environment by making a list of silly "things you could get wrong" and laughing through them together

🛠️ This activity turns the fear of imperfection into a fun family tool, teaching your child that mistakes are a natural part of life—and even a little funny! The more they practice, the more resilient they’ll become when facing challenges.

Start building resilience today:
💜 Order your copy today - links here and in our bio:
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🔗 Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/anxietybustingworkbookforkids

Let’s show kids how to embrace mistakes and turn them into stepping stones for success. 💪✨

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The holiday season can pull our thoughts in a million directions—planning events, managing expectations, or dreading future gatherings. It’s easy to get lost in "what’s next" and miss out on the beauty of what’s now.

🌟 Remember: Engaging in the present moment is not a technique to distract from worries, it is LIVING.

By focusing on the present, you’re not burying your concerns—you’re giving yourself the gift of truly living in the here and now. This holiday season, take a deep breath, ground yourself, and allow life to unfold moment by moment. 💙

If anxiety feels overwhelming, we’re here to help. Let’s navigate this season together.

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🎥 Activity 9: Your Body on Fear

In this next video of our The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids series, we’re diving into Activity 9: Your Body on Fear—a powerful chapter that helps your child understand how their body reacts to anxiety and fear.

✨ What it’s all about:
This chapter explores:
✔️ What it feels like when fear takes over—those "big feelings" your child might experience
✔️ How to recognize when their body is protecting them
✔️ Tools to identify and manage those intense emotions in a safe, empowering way

🛠️ Together, you’ll uncover practical strategies to help your child navigate moments of fear with confidence and resilience, building a stronger connection along the way.

Start the journey today:
💜 Order your copy - links here and in our bio:
🔗 https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648483257/the-anxiety-busting-workbook-for-kids/
🔗 Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/anxietybustingworkbookforkids

Let’s help kids understand their feelings and turn their fears into courage. 💪✨

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🎄 The holidays are filled with joy, but they can also bring a whirlwind of stress that feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know it’s more than just “feeling anxious.” It’s a full-body response—heart racing, chest tightening, dizziness—that can leave you feeling completely out of control.

🧠 Here’s the truth: panic attacks are your body’s way of reacting to perceived danger, even when the situation may not be as threatening as it seems. Understanding this is the first step to regaining control.

💙 If you’re struggling with panic attacks or intense anxiety, you don’t have to face this alone. At Light On Anxiety, we specialize in helping you manage anxiety through evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.

✨ This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Contact us today to learn how we can help you feel calmer, more in control, and ready to enjoy the season.

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🎥 Activity 4: Danger vs. False Alarm

In this video from our The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids series, we’re exploring Activity 4: Danger vs. False Alarm—a crucial chapter that helps kids distinguish between real danger and the "false alarms" that anxiety can trigger.

✨ What it’s all about:
This chapter guides your child through:
✔️ Recognizing the difference between being in actual danger vs. experiencing anxious feelings
✔️ Analyzing different scenarios to understand when their body is reacting to a real threat or a false alarm
✔️ Building tools to pause, assess, and respond with calm and clarity

🛠️ With these skills, your child can feel empowered to trust their instincts while learning to manage anxiety in a healthy way. It’s all about helping them feel safe, confident, and in control!

Start your child’s journey to calm today:
💜 Order your copy - links here and in our bio:
🔗 https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648483257/the-anxiety-busting-workbook-for-kids/
🔗 Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/anxietybustingworkbookforkids

Let’s help kids navigate the world with a clear mind and a strong heart. 💪✨

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🎁 Give the gift of confidence, resilience, and calm this holiday season!

The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids is the perfect present for young minds navigating worry and stress. Packed with 25 fun, interactive activities, this workbook uses proven CBT techniques to help kids conquer anxiety and build lifelong tools for success.

📖 Co-authored by experts Debra Kissen, PhD, Meena Dugatkin, PsyD, and Grace Cusack, LPC, with a foreword by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, this guide is filled with creative exercises and research-backed strategies for kids and parents alike.

✨ Ready to make a difference for a child in your life? Grab your copy today! Available on Amazon, New Harbinger, or at Light On Anxiety locations, link in bio!

🎄 Let’s make this holiday season a time of growth and joy.

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🎄✨ This holiday season, we`re unwrapping the ultimate guide to managing stress, anxiety, and holiday hustle in our latest Light On Anxiety newsletter!

From tackling holiday FOMO to handling parental anxiety and embracing imperfection, this edition is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help you find calm amidst the chaos. Here’s what we’re serving up:

🎁 Holiday FOMO Hacks
🎁 Stress-Free Holiday Tips
🎁 On-Demand Scheduling for Self-Care
🎁 Navigating the Holidays with Anxiety
🎁 ERP for Tourettic OCD
🎁 When Relaxing Feels Stressful

💌 Ready to unwrap tools for a calmer season? Sign up now to get expert insights delivered straight to your inbox!

🌟 Head to our website to subscribe and start your journey to a lighter holiday season.

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🎥 Activity 3: Creating a Brave Prize Wish List

In this video from our The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids series, we’re introducing Activity 3: Creating a Brave Prize Wish List—a foundational chapter that sets the stage for your child’s journey to bust anxiety and build resilience.

✨ What it’s all about:
This chapter is all about:
✔️ Helping your child create a wish list of fun, meaningful rewards to motivate them as they work through the book
✔️ Teaching them that learning new behaviors and tackling anxiety is hard work—and it deserves to be celebrated
✔️ Encouraging positive reinforcement to build confidence and keep progress moving forward

🛠️ Important Note: This isn’t about bribing your child—it’s about showing them that hard work pays off and that their courage and effort are worth rewarding.

Ready to start the journey?
💜 Order your copy today - links here and in our bio:
🔗 https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648483257/the-anxiety-busting-workbook-for-kids/
🔗 Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/anxietybustingworkbookforkids

Let’s motivate your child to tackle anxiety, one brave step at a time! 🎉✨

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🌟 FREE Webinar Alert! 🌟

Parenting in today`s world can feel overwhelming, but help is here! Join us this Thursday, December 12th at 12 PM CST for a Live ADAA Webinar on Parental Anxiety.

📚 Based on the book Overcoming Parental Anxiety by experts Dr. Debra Kissen, Dr. Micah Ioffe, Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday, and Hannah Romain, this session will provide:
✅ Tools to reduce anxiety triggers
✅ CBT strategies to manage worry
✅ Tips to model resilience for your family

Whether you`re navigating toddler tantrums, teen troubles, or general parenting stress, this webinar will help you move from survival mode to joyful, balanced parenting.

💻 FREE to attend! Sign up via the link in our bio or here: https://tinyurl.com/parentalanxietywebinar.

Let’s build a calmer, more confident parenting journey together!

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🎄"You can`t change others, but you can change yourself—invest your limited energy supply into becoming your best self!" 🎄

As the holidays approach, it’s natural to want family gatherings to be harmonious and joyful. But remember, we can`t change how others think, act, or react, even those closest to us. Instead, shift your focus inward—where you have real control. Managing your own responses and choosing peace over perfection can create a much-needed sense of calm.

✨ If you need support navigating this season with ease, reach out to Light On Anxiety. Our team is here to help you make choices that reduce anxiety and empower you to feel your best. Sometimes, that makes all the difference. ✨

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🎥 In this third video of our The Anxiety Busting Workbook for Kids series, we’re sharing how to get the most out of this powerful resource with your child!

Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Order your copy so you’re ready to dive in!
2️⃣ Talk to your child about this exciting journey you’ll go on together—it’s all about working as a team to tackle worries!
3️⃣ Start the adventure and have fun exploring each activity as you help your child build resilience and conquer fears in a way that feels engaging and safe. 🎉💪

This workbook is designed to empower kids with anxiety-busting tools while building a stronger connection between you and them. Keep an eye out for more videos as we guide you through specific activities and show how this book can make a real difference.

✨ Get your copy and join us in the journey! Use code KISSEN30 at New Harbinger for 30% off through 11/30! (Link in bio)

🔗 https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648483257/the-anxiety-busting-workbook-for-kids/
🔗 Amazon link: http://tinyurl.com/anxietybustingworkbookforkids

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