2025: The Year of Looking Inward
• Emily Stetzer

2025: The Year of Looking Inward

Something my therapist said recently shifted my perspective: "You have a tendency to look outward for direction, which makes sense because for a long time, you were confused about what...

I Was Content Spending New Year's on My Couch... Until I Did This
• Emily Stetzer

I Was Content Spending New Year's on My Couch... Until I Did This

Here’s Why Spending New Year’s Eve on the Couch and Scrolling Social Media Is a Recipe for Anxiety New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a time of reflection, celebration,...

Surviving the Holidays with OCD
• Emily Stetzer

Surviving the Holidays with OCD

How OCD Can Interfere with the Holidays—and How to Navigate It The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. But for those with OCD,...

Tired of Brain Rot? Here Are 5 Better Ways to Relax After a Stressful Day
• Emily Stetzer

Tired of Brain Rot? Here Are 5 Better Ways to Relax After a Stressful Day

We’ve all been there: the day’s been overwhelming, and the couch is practically calling your name. You grab your phone, planning to scroll for “just a minute.” Before you know...

You Might Call It Overthinking, but Is It High-Functioning Anxiety or OCD?
• Emily Stetzer

You Might Call It Overthinking, but Is It High-Functioning Anxiety or OCD?

  Understanding the Difference Between High-Functioning Anxiety and OCD Imagine this: You’re juggling life like a pro. Deadlines? Met. Social plans? Checked off. To everyone else, you’re thriving. But inside?...

5 Gratitude Practices to Ease Holiday Anxiety and Stay Grounded
• Emily Stetzer

5 Gratitude Practices to Ease Holiday Anxiety and Stay Grounded

    The holiday season can be overwhelming, with endless to-dos, social gatherings, and the pressure to make everything perfect. Gratitude offers a simple yet powerful way to ease holiday...

Presently Bracelets Presents: The 7 Days of Mindfulness Giveaway
• Emily Stetzer

Presently Bracelets Presents: The 7 Days of Mindfulness Giveaway

Starting on November 11th, we're giving away one bracelet a day for 7 days!  As the holiday season draws near, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and...

OCD Misconceptions: What People STILL Don’t Get
• Emily Stetzer

OCD Misconceptions: What People STILL Don’t Get

How to Help People Better Understand OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Despite increased awareness, many people still believe in harmful stereotypes that...

The Perfect Reminder for Each Inside Out 2 Character
• Emily Stetzer

The Perfect Reminder for Each Inside Out 2 Character

With the release of Inside Out 2, Pixar has once again taken us into the complex world of Riley’s mind as she navigates the challenges and emotions of her teenage...

Allowing Space for Grief: A Lesson from Carson Daly on Liam Payne’s Passing
• Emily Stetzer

Allowing Space for Grief: A Lesson from Carson Daly on Liam Payne’s Passing

  When we experience the death of someone we admire, like Liam Payne, it’s human nature to seek answers immediately. Why did this happen? Could it have been prevented? But,...

Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Anxiety and Well-Being
• Emily Stetzer

Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Anxiety and Well-Being

The Presently Gift Guide for the 2024 holiday season As the 2024 holidays approach, finding the perfect gift that resonates with meaning and purpose can be challenging. At Presently, we...

Revisiting Our Journey: How OCD Led Us to Create Presently®
• Emily Stetzer

Revisiting Our Journey: How OCD Led Us to Create Presently®

  Today marks the start of OCD Awareness Week, the perfect time to reflect on the path that inspired us to create Presently®. For those of you who are new...

The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Everyday Life
• Emily Stetzer

The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Everyday Life

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective approaches for managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Its power lies in its simplicity: by recognizing and reshaping...

5 Nighttime Rituals to Ease Anxiety: Calming Your Mind Before Sleep
• Emily Stetzer

5 Nighttime Rituals to Ease Anxiety: Calming Your Mind Before Sleep

You’re lying in bed, the lights are off, and suddenly, your mind decides it’s the perfect time to revisit every worry, concern, and unfinished task. Nighttime anxiety is a familiar...

How Existential OCD Hijacked My Afternoon—and How I Took Control
• Lindsay Stetzer

How Existential OCD Hijacked My Afternoon—and How I Took Control

 A few days ago, I was up on my roof deck, soaking in the sun and diving into a book my mom had recommended. It was supposed to be a...

Did You Know Oversharing Can Be a Sign of OCD?
• Emily Stetzer

Did You Know Oversharing Can Be a Sign of OCD?

Oversharing can be awkward, but did you know it might be more than just a quirk? It turns out that compulsive oversharing can actually be a sign of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder...