A Thing Named is a collection of resources, tools, tactics, and stories for people living with anxiety.

It can get better.

A Thing Named is a collection of resources, tools, tactics, and stories for people living with anxiety.

It can get better.

A Mind of Winter

A Mind of Winter is My Anti-Anxiety Mantra

"For the listener, who listens in the snow... and beholds nothing that is not there, and the nothing that is."

The coldest winters are full of beauty -- not hidden, but glittering on every tree.

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Music For Anxiety

Music For Anxiety | 30+ Albums and Playlists For Anxiety Relief

http://winkcalgary.com/portfolio-item/446/ Music is a powerful tool for anxiety relief. The form and structure of music introduce a sense of order to an agitated mind.

Music for anxiety doesn’t have to be wind chimes and Gregorian chants. It can be upbeat, complex, brooding, stimulating -- even challenging.

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Headspace For Anxiety

Headspace For Anxiety: Life After 731 Consecutive Days Using The Headspace Meditation App

After two years and one day of using the popular meditation app, I wanted to share my experience and advice with those considering Headspace, or meditation in general, as way to address anxiety.

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best TED Talks On Anxiety

The 15 Best TED Talks On Anxiety, Stress, and Fear

15 experts share their stories on overcoming anxiety, stress, and fear.

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Brain Chemicals That Cause Anxiety

Understand and Master The Brain Chemicals That Cause Anxiety

To combat anxiety, it helps to first understand the brain functions that govern our perception of reality. With a greater understanding of why we feel the way we feel, we can take steps to manage and control the factors that cause anxiety.

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