In Internal Family Systems (IFS), anxiety is often a protector at work. Learn which parts drive anxious thoughts and how to respond with compassion instead of fear.

Constantly replaying conversations or planning every move? In IFS, overthinking is often a Manager part in overdrive—trying to keep you safe. Here’s how to recognize it and respond with compassion.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s a protective part at work. Learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) reframes procrastination and how to respond with curiosity, not shame.

In IFS, shame, perfectionism, and the inner critic are protective parts trying to help—even if it doesn’t feel that way. Learn how to work with them through curiosity and compassion.

Think you’re sabotaging yourself? In Internal Family Systems (IFS), self-sabotage is often a misunderstood protector doing its best to keep you safe. Here’s why it happens—and how to respond.