Brian Sachetta

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·Jul 30, 2020

Occam’s Razor in Mental Health: “Could It All Just Be Anxiety?”

There’s a popular problem-solving principle out there, known as Occam’s razor, that brings an interesting approach to a wide array of perplexing topics, including anxiety. At its heart, this principle declares that “entities should not be multiplied without necessity,” which, in layman’s terms, means that “the simplest explanation [to a…

Occams Razor

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Occams Razor

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Invisible Illness

·Jun 25, 2020

Three Reasons Why Anxiety Gets Easier to Deal with After College

Many people say that as we get older, we tend to mellow out. While that notion certainly doesn’t apply to everyone, I think, on the whole, it’s fairly accurate. As it pertains to anxiety, this means that, at some point, we lose our reputation as angsty teenagers and start our…

Social Anxiety

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Three Reasons Why Anxiety Gets Easier to Deal with After College

Social Anxiety

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Invisible Illness

·Jun 13, 2020

The Worst Part of Anxiety is the Waiting

Making it through that waiting can be eye-opening, and here’s why. — Can you remember the last time you were anxious about an upcoming task, situation, or event? Maybe it revolved around an important conversation with a friend, getting your blood drawn, or flying to another continent. Though many of us would prefer not to admit it, we all experience these pregame…

Anxiety

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Anxiety

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An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)

·May 29, 2020

The Five Things You Must Consider When Evaluating Job Offers with Equity / Stock Options

Stock options can be tricky. Here, I’ll break them down into simpler terms so you can better evaluate the opportunity in front of you. — Author’s Note I realize this post might come at a difficult time for some readers. During a pandemic (and corresponding economic downturn), there’s really no good time to write about evaluating job opportunities; some of us would simply like to have an opportunity right now — never mind many.

Startup

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The Five Things You Must Consider When Evaluating Job Offers with Equity / Stock Options

Startup

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Invisible Illness

·May 11, 2020

The Science Behind Breathing Your Way Out of a Panic Attack

Deep breaths. That’s what everyone tells us when we’re panicked, frustrated, or having any other form of a meltdown. But just why do they say such a thing? As with all maxims, when we don’t know the logic behind such a command, its words often go in one ear and…

Panic Attack

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Panic Attack

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Mar 20, 2020

Facing Anxiety and Cultivating Hope in the Times of Coronavirus

Disclaimer: This post contains an affiliate link, which pays me a small commission when readers make purchases through it. You know it, I know it, the whole world knows it — these are challenging times. Normally, even the most anxious of us can seek relief by connecting with friends and…

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

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Invisible Illness

·Feb 21, 2020

Dealing with Anxiety When You’re Hungover, Sick, or Just Plain Unwell

Disclaimers: 1. This post contains affiliate links, which pay me a small commission when readers make purchases through them. 2. I am not a doctor or medical professional. Though I hope you find this post insightful, it is not a substitute for the guidance of such a person. …

Anxiety Relief

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