All too often, we take our lives for granted and forget to recognize that the simple act of waking up in the morning is reason enough to be happy.

How do you act boldly when you know you could fail? How do you pursue your dreams when you are scared to take the first step?

Anxiety is the most common form of mental illness in the United States and affects approximately 40 million people. Anxiety affects both men and women, but statistically, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men are.