Tiana Leeds, LMFT, is a Santa Barbara-based therapist for individuals and groups. She sees clients across California online and by phone. While she focuses primarily on working with women in their 20s and 30s and highly sensitive people, she welcomes clients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
Excerpt: “As licensed marriage and family therapist Tiana Leeds, M.A., LMFT tells mindbodygreen, symptoms of burnout can persist over a long period of time and can range from emotional, to mental, to physical health factors. ‘Individuals going through burnout often experience symptoms in all three areas,’ she explains, such as irritability (emotional), difficulty concentrating (mental), and headaches (physical).”
Excerpt: “A licensed marriage and family therapist Tiana Leeds, M.A., LMFT, explains, ‘A quality friendship includes support, loyalty, and closeness — three things you cannot find in a fake friend.’ Usually fake friends want something from you but have little or nothing to give in return. Have you ever noticed that you're always the one to initiate conversations and make plans? How about that friend that is unreliable but likes to claim they are your bestie? They want all the credit but don't want to actually want to put in the effort or actually care about you as a person.
A tool some people find helpful for feeling more calm and relaxed is something called Yin Yoga. If you haven't tried it, the first thing you'll notice is that it's quite different from most other forms of yoga. For one thing, the poses are about letting your muscles relax rather than tighten. It's slow, it's not about strength, and it's not going to give you a "work out." It will, however, help you feel more peaceful, cozy, and at ease. Try incorporating it into your pre-bedtime routine to set yourself up for a great night’s sleep.
