Tag: Anxiety
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Why Self-Awareness Isn’t Always Helpful for Mental Health
Self-awareness is valuable but too much of it can quietly turn into rumination and self-criticism. This post explores when insight supports mental health and when it keeps people stuck in over-analysis instead of moving toward care.
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Mental Load Isn’t Just Stress and Why It’s So Hard to Put Down
Mental load is not just being busy. It is the invisible work of remembering, planning and managing everything in your head. This post explores why mental load is so exhausting and why rest alone does not always fix it.
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Celebrating 10 Years!
Through Crawford Coaching, I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or frustrated by their health find a way forward. My approach isn’t about discipline or perfection, it’s about finding what works for you and making it stick.
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When Family Isn’t Safe or Supportive: Creating Your Own Version of Family
Not everyone finds connection through family of origin. For many, chosen family becomes the safest and most meaningful source of belonging.
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When You’re Already Enough: Rethinking January Resolutions
Most New Year’s resolutions are built on the quiet belief that something about us needs fixing. But goals don’t have to come from self-criticism to be meaningful. When you start from the belief that you’re already enough, goal-setting becomes gentler, more honest and far more sustainable.
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When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful: Understanding Orthorexia
We all want to feel good about the food we eat. Choosing fresh ingredients, skipping ultra-processed snacks and learning more about nutrition can be empowering. But what happens when that healthy focus turns into a rigid obsession? Let’s talk about orthorexia.