Steadfast Living Therapy Blog
Feeling Burned Out? Step Outside.
By Amanda Twomley, M.Ed. Responsibilities and mental load can build up stress and constant tension. Over time, that steady pressure shows up as irritability, difficulty concentrating, a tired nervous system and other signs of burnout. One of my favorite strategies to...
Use AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch
Over the past few months, many people have told me they are using AI to help craft communications such as: Messages to people they matched with on dating apps Thank you cards Work emails Texts to friends and family There are clear benefits to using AI in these...
What Are Mastery Activities, And Why Are They Important?
Earlier this spring I noticed my yard had a significant weed problem. My neighbor empathized with me, loaned me her weed puller, and I set to work. For the next couple of weeks I pulled weeds nearly every day after work and on the weekends. While it was tedious and...
Why Having Goals is Not Enough
High achievers love setting goals. I get it. There’s nothing more satisfying than setting a big scary goal, working hard toward it for a long time, and then basking in the glory of your accomplishment when you finally achieve it. While accomplishing goals feels...
Is Perfectionism Bad?
If you’re a perfectionist, chances are you’ve been told something similar to the following: “Stop caring so much, it’s not that big of a deal.” “It’s just a (fill in the blank), it doesn’t really matter.” “Just relax.” “Stop being a perfectionist.” Sound familiar?...
Tips to Get the Most Out of Telehealth Therapy
I have conducted hundreds of telehealth therapy sessions. I also meet with my own therapist through telehealth. Through my time on both sides of the metaphorical telehealth therapy couch, I’ve learned that a little intentional thought and planning can drastically...
Three Books That Will Change Your Perspective
Anxious high achievers are particularly susceptible to getting stuck in rigid patterns of thinking and doing. While being routine oriented, laser-focused, disciplined, and intense can certainly have its benefits, many high achievers reach a point in their lives when...
How to Prepare for Uncomfortable Political Conversations this Holiday Season
No matter how you voted in the recent election, in the coming weeks and months you’ll likely find yourself in conversations with people who voted differently than you. These conversations can erode relationships you care about if you don't approach them with intention...
Which Type of Therapy is Right for You?
There are A LOT of different types of therapy out there, so it can be tough to decide which type of therapy is right for you. While you don’t have to know exactly which type of therapy you need before you start (this is often something you choose in collaboration with...