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When you’re afraid of relationships, there’s usually a good reason. Perhaps you were hurt, scared of being tied down, or are simply tired of trying so hard without your efforts being reciprocated.

These are all valid reasons to be skittish about romance. After all, love is a big deal. And so are your emotions, for that matter.

Most people will tell you that you just need to dive in, facing your fears. They say it will all work out.

Except… that it won’t.

You may even unknowingly sabotage your own relationship.

So, before diving in head first, consider these tips for overcoming your own insecurity.

If someone advised you to exercise for anxiety relief, would you take it as a candy-coated hint to workout?

After all, getting into shape is the new cool trend.

Here’s the thing about using exercise for anxiety relief—there’s actually a science to it.

Maybe getting into shape should be on your to-do list. It should be on mine, too. But not just to make friends with the scale. More than anything, it helps to relieve anxiety symptoms like shakiness, muscle tension, and shortness of breath, to name a few.

Exercise can even help you to react differently to anxiety. Here’s how it works.

For some, looking into the mirror is an unpleasant experience.

Perhaps an inadequate reflection stares back at you when you look in your mirror at home.

Struggling with body image issues has a way of getting you down. Not only can you feel your self-esteem plummet but all those tiny imperfections you see often become insurmountable.

Despite appearing externally healthy to others, you may feel like a huge spotlight is shining on things you’d love to change about yourself. In fact, at times, you are likely overwhelmed with the feeling of never being enough.

When body image issues overwhelm you, here are a few tips on how taking care of yourself will keep your self-esteem from taking a nose dive.

Jumping headfirst into an unknown body of water seems a little extreme,  right?

And you’re right. It is extreme.

Even more so, it’s unhealthy. You have no idea what to expect when you hit the water. Something surprising might be in there turning the calm-looking water into an unexpected challenge.

Looking for anxiety relief, many people dive in headfirst when it comes to taking anti-anxiety medication. But, sadly, like the diving scenario, that approach is extreme and unhealthy.

It’s important to cover your bases before opting for medication!

Here are 10 questions to start you out on the right foot.

For those who suffer from them, panic attacks can be a scary and debilitating experience.

They may strike at any moment, making it very difficult to have a semblance of a normal life.

If this sounds like you, it’s important you learn more, understanding panic attacks and what to do about them.

During a remodel, your home goes from being your safe haven to a building site.

Although you’re probably really looking forward to the finished project, the process might feel rather intrusive.

From drywall dust to budgeting concerns and everything in between, keeping your cool might prove to be difficult during remodeling. Even more than squeezing every last penny out of your budget, you might be searching for stress busters to maintain your calm.

Here are a few tips to help you get through the remodeling process and keep your nerves from fraying.