Miriam Hartley, MSW, LCSW

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

People with ADHD don't produce enough Dopamine. Here are the symptoms of Dopamine Deficiency:

04/18/2026

Anxiety is something almost everyone experiences at some point, that uneasy feeling in your chest, racing thoughts, or the constant “what if” scenarios that won’t stop looping in your head. It’s your mind’s way of trying to protect you, but sometimes it overdoes it and starts treating everyday situations like emergencies. When that happens, it can feel exhausting, confusing, and even isolating.

The truth is, anxiety isn’t something you can just “switch off.” But you can learn to manage it and stop it from taking over your day. Start by noticing it, simply saying to yourself, “I am feeling anxious right now,” can already take away some of its power. Slow, deep breathing helps too; it tells your body you are safe and starts calming the physical symptoms.

It’s also helpful to challenge your anxious thoughts. Ask yourself, “Is this based on facts or fear?” Often, our anxious minds create stories that sound real but aren’t. Moving your body, even a short walk or stretching, can also help release built up tension. And don’t underestimate the power of talking. Sharing what you’re feeling with someone you trust can make anxiety feel a lot less heavy.

Anxiety doesn’t mean you are weak or broken. It means your body and mind are reacting to something. Learning how to soothe that reaction is a skill, one you can build with patience, awareness, and a little kindness toward yourself.🤗🤗

04/18/2026

“I’m not good enough” is one of the quietest but most damaging stories we tell ourselves, it doesn’t shout, it whispers, and over time it shapes how we show up in the world. It makes us overthink, people please, shrink our dreams, delay opportunities, and constantly look for proof that we’re falling short, even when we’re doing our best. This mindset keeps us stuck in comparison, exhaustion, and self-doubt, not because we lack ability, but because we’ve learned to measure our worth through impossible standards. The way out isn’t becoming “more” or fixing yourself, it’s noticing the story when it shows up and gently challenging it. Ask yourself, whose voice is this really? Practice replacing perfection with progress, self-criticism with self-compassion, and approval-seeking with self-trust. You don’t get rid of this mindset by proving it wrong every day; you loosen its grip by choosing to act, speak, and live as if you are already enough, because you are, even on the days your mind tells you otherwise.🤗🤗

03/13/2026

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How you and your partner navigate social media can impact your relationship. Learn how to establish boundaries and ward off comparison.