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I've been anxious about the recession for a year. Now that it's confirmed - why do I feel even worse?

I've been anxious about the recession for a year. Now that it's confirmed - why do I feel even worse?

I've been anxious about the recession for a year. Now that it's confirmed - why do I feel even worse?Althea Fernandes

Canada's recession is confirmed. If you feel worse instead of relieved, there's a psychological reason and it makes complete sense.

Financial Stress & Money Anxiety
Is My Job Causing My Anxiety? Signs It Might Be Time to Seek Help

Is My Job Causing My Anxiety? Signs It Might Be Time to Seek Help

Is My Job Causing My Anxiety? Signs It Might Be Time to Seek HelpAlthea Fernandes

Work anxiety in professionals is often driven by workload, identity beliefs, and lack of life outside work, not just job stress.

Anxiety & Overwhelm
I took a week off and came back just as exhausted. What's going on?

I took a week off and came back just as exhausted. What's going on?

I took a week off and came back just as exhausted. What's going on?Althea Fernandes

If vacation left you just as drained, the problem isn't rest, it's what's driving the exhaustion. A psychotherapist explains what's really happening.

Burnout & Work-Life Balance
Is anyone else earning okay but still feeling stressed about money?

Is anyone else earning okay but still feeling stressed about money?

Is anyone else earning okay but still feeling stressed about money?Althea Fernandes

Financial stress in high earners often comes from the belief “I’m behind,” not income, shaping behaviour, burnout, and nervous system pressure.

Financial Stress & Money Anxiety
Why Entrepreneurs and High-Responsibility Professionals Have No Real Way to Measure Work-Life Sustainability (And Why That Needs to Change)

Why Entrepreneurs and High-Responsibility Professionals Have No Real Way to Measure Work-Life Sustainability (And Why That Needs to Change)

Why Entrepreneurs and High-Responsibility Professionals Have No Real Way to Measure Work-Life Sustainability (And Why That Needs to Change)Althea Fernandes

Why burnout, financial stress and values misalignment go unnoticed in high-functioning professionals and entrepreneurs.

Burnout & Work-Life Balance
Why does financial stress make it so hard to take care of yourself?

Why does financial stress make it so hard to take care of yourself?

Why does financial stress make it so hard to take care of yourself?Althea Fernandes

Financial stress can make self-care feel impossible. Learn why it happens and how to take care of yourself even when money feels tight.

Financial Stress & Money Anxiety

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