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Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.Sometimes, it’s a signal — that fear is speaking, that yo...
08/28/2025

Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.
Sometimes, it’s a signal — that fear is speaking, that your nervous system is trying to protect you, or that something important is being overlooked.

Before you judge the stuckness, get curious about it. These questions can help you gently explore what’s underneath:

– What am I afraid would happen if I took action?
– Is this resistance or intuition?
– What do I need right now that I’m not getting?

You don’t have to have all the answers.
Just start by listening.

Save this for a day when you feel unsure where to go next.
Share it with someone who might be in that place too.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

08/22/2025

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Stressors come at us from all angles, whether it’s deadlines at work, family responsibilities, or just the fast pace of modern living. One of the most effective ways to regain control and center yourself is through a simple yet powerful practice: box breathing. 🌬️

Box breathing is a technique that allows you to harness the power of your breath to cultivate calmness and focus. The method is straightforward: inhale deeply for a count of four, hold your breath for another count of four, exhale slowly for four counts, and hold again for four counts. This cycle creates a rhythm that can help ground you, reduce anxiety, and enhance clarity of thought. 🧘‍♀️

Incorporate box breathing into your daily routine by taking a few minutes each day, either in the morning or during a break. This practice not only helps to calm your mind but also improves your overall well-being. Remember, your breath is your anchor—use it to navigate through the stormy seas of life.

If you’re interested in learning more about techniques like this and how to integrate them into your lifestyle, feel free to book a free consultation! 🌟

📌 ​​Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing distress or need support, please consult with a licensed clinician, call emergency services, or go to your nearest emergency room.

Therapy isn’t always what people expect.It’s not just tears and breakthroughs - sometimes it’s laughter, confusion, repe...
08/22/2025

Therapy isn’t always what people expect.

It’s not just tears and breakthroughs - sometimes it’s laughter, confusion, repetition, and gentle unraveling.
And yes, feeling worse before better can still be part of healing.

What surprised you most when you started therapy?

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

🧠✨Your brain is doing way more behind the scenes than you realize.1️⃣ You can’t tickle yourself because your brain predi...
08/19/2025

🧠✨Your brain is doing way more behind the scenes than you realize.

1️⃣ You can’t tickle yourself because your brain predicts the touch and reduces your response.
2️⃣ When you’re daydreaming, your brain can use even more energy than when you’re focused on a task.
3️⃣ Your brain starts making decisions moments before you’re consciously aware of them.
4️⃣ Your brain generates about 20 watts of electrical power. That’s enough to light a small bulb. ⚡
5️⃣ This is just the beginning of how remarkable your brain really is.

🤯 Which insight surprised you the most?

👇 Drop a brain emoji if you love psych findings as much as we do.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

08/17/2025

Why does anxiety feel so physical sometimes?

💭 Racing thoughts. 💓 Pounding heart. 😣 Upset stomach.
It’s not just in your head, it’s your brain sounding the alarm.
Your amygdala (the part that handles fear) can’t always tell the difference between real danger and a tough conversation or unread message.

🌪 That’s why your body reacts like it’s under threat, even if you're just anxious about a text.
It’s your nervous system doing its best to protect you.
And you can teach it to feel safer, with grounding tools, support, and therapy.

✨ You’re not broken. You just need a little support to regulate your nervous system.

💬 What helps you calm your nervous system?

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

The ways we learned to stay safe as kids don’t just disappear with age, they often follow us into our adult relationship...
08/16/2025

The ways we learned to stay safe as kids don’t just disappear with age, they often follow us into our adult relationships.

✨ You might find yourself people pleasing to avoid conflict or tension
✨ Shutting down when you feel misunderstood
✨ Longing for reassurance… but feeling unsure how to ask for it
✨ Over apologizing, even when you’ve done nothing wrong
✨ Becoming hyper independent and struggling to ask for help

These patterns aren’t flaws. They’re old forms of protection, coping strategies that once helped you survive.

Awareness is the first step toward change. With time, compassion, and support, you can learn new, healthier ways of connecting with others and with yourself.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

🧠 Rest isn’t just about sleep.Our brains and nervous systems benefit from multiple types of rest to truly recover.✨ Cogn...
08/14/2025

🧠 Rest isn’t just about sleep.

Our brains and nervous systems benefit from multiple types of rest to truly recover.

✨ Cognitive rest gives your mind space to wander or pause. Even short mental breaks improve focus and memory.
✨ Social rest helps when constant interaction starts to feel draining. You don’t need to respond to every message or invitation immediately; giving yourself space can help you recharge.
✨ Dimming the lights or minimizing background noise signals to your nervous system that it can slow down, easing stress and overwhelm.

🛑 If you still feel exhausted despite getting enough sleep, it may be because you’re missing other essential forms of rest.

📌 ​​Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing distress or need support, please consult with a licensed clinician, call emergency services, or go to your nearest emergency room.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

08/13/2025

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.

Sometimes it looks like being very responsible, over-prepared, or constantly busy.

💡 The friend who always shows up and holds it all together? They might be struggling quietly.

✨ Check in on your strong, capable friends.
Even the ones who seem like they’re always on top of things.

👇 Tag someone you love. Let them know you're here.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

Feeling drained, resentful, or overwhelmed after being there for everyone but yourself? That’s not selfish, that’s your ...
08/09/2025

Feeling drained, resentful, or overwhelmed after being there for everyone but yourself? That’s not selfish, that’s your body communicating that you’re giving more than what you have. 🛑 If you feel exhausted after every interaction...
😤 If you’re resenting the favors and you keep saying “yes”...
⚠️ These are indicators that it could be time to set a boundary.

Boundaries function as healthy interpersonal limits that preserve emotional well-being and foster mutually respectful relationships.
You’re allowed to say “no.”
You’re allowed to take space for yourself.
And you’re allowed to prioritize your well-being.

🔖 Save this post for the moments you need permission to prioritize yourself.
👥 Tag someone who needs to hear that it’s okay to put themselves first.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck... it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.It means you're human, a...
08/08/2025

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck... it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.

It means you're human, and maybe carrying things no one ever taught you how to hold.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” who you are. It’s about making space for healing, for growth, and for coming back to yourself.

So if you’ve been wondering, “Why am I like this?” Try asking, “What did I learn to do to survive, and what do I need now?”

You are not broken. You are worthy of care.

💛 Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they’re not broken.

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

08/05/2025

Anxiety often demands urgency:
“Fix it now. Solve it before it gets worse.”

However, your nervous system might be saying:
“I’m overwhelmed. I need space.”

💡 Not every problem needs an immediate solution.
Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is pause, breathe, and not react right away.

Choosing to “pause” can help regulate your nervous system.

💬 What helps you slow down when your brain wants to speed up?

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

What if your overthinking isn’t something to shame, but something to listen to?Overthinking can feel frustrating, exhaus...
08/03/2025

What if your overthinking isn’t something to shame, but something to listen to?

Overthinking can feel frustrating, exhausting, and impossible to stop. It’s not just “in your head.” It’s often your brain’s way of trying to protect you when things feel uncertain or overwhelming.

💭 It might be trying to say:
“I don’t feel safe yet.”
“I’m afraid of getting it wrong.”
“I need more clarity or reassurance.”
Overthinking is a coping response; your brain’s attempt to feel in control so your body can settle down. But it doesn’t always work the way we hope.

✨ What if instead of judging it, you got curious about it? What’s your overthinking trying to tell you?
You’re doing the best you can with what you’ve learned. And there are ways to feel more calm and connected.

🔁 Swipe through to learn more
📌 Save this post for when your thoughts start to spiral
👥 Follow for simple, supportive tools to manage anxiety and understand your mind

📌 Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing distress or need help, please consult with a licensed clinician or call emergency services.

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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist in Mountain View, CA | Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

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