A creative life might not be easy, but author Martha Beck believes it can pare and perhaps eliminate anxiety. Even creative pursuits like gardening, cooking and knitting can calm an overactive brain. ...

The 19th-century Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—still popular today for such works as The Nutcracker and the 1812 Overture—was not a happy man. In his 5,365 extant letters to friends and ...

Anxiety as a Roadblock The most basic way anxiety can hinder creative work is by shifting attention away from that work and toward fears and worries. If a writer is worried about losing her day job, ...

Bestselling author Martha Beck has tried many things over her 62 years of life to quell the anxiety that has been her constant companion since childhood. The Harvard-trained sociologist experimented ...

Addressing Anxiety and Overthinking: In our rapidly moving world, overthinking has emerged as a prevalent issue. Persistent thoughts about trivial matters can disrupt mental peace, leading to ...

If you’re anxious about work, finances, the state of the world, or anything else, you might try a moment of mindfulness. Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment — the basic idea ...

If you're anxious about work, finances, the state of the world, or anything else, you might try a moment of mindfulness. Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment - the basic idea ...