During years of trying to manage my own stress and anxiety, I came to the conclusion that no one prescribed technique works for everyone. I've cobbled together a mix of dietary and exercise changes, relaxation techniques, time management and other strategies. And along the way, I realized that everyone copes with anxiety of varying different degrees and everyone is searching for an answer. I am happy to be helping WEGO community members to hash out what works and doesn't work for them in managing their own stress and anxiety. A New England native, I returned to the Boston area this year after six years spent in San Francisco, working both in non-profit and as a staffing consultant. I'm a writer who is constantly trying to find time to write, and am happy to be finding a balance in that area of my life. Successfully negotiating a balance between my career and my writing is both a stressor and a stress-reliever!