How to manage dysfunctional family dynamics during the holidays by Jason Crosby | Dec 8, 2023 | Family, Mental Health Topics, Stress The holiday season is a time to make merry, reconnect with family and friends, and find something to be grateful for. But if you’re feeling like the holidays actually stress you out more than other parts of the year, you aren’t alone. With tight budgets that flex to handle dinners,…
Holiday stress: A compassionate guide for understanding and managing it by Taylor Bennett | Nov 7, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Stress As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel happy, excited, cheerful, and… stressed. Despite the picture-perfect photos on Instagram (highlight reels) and cheery (more like cheesy) Christmas cards, holidays are stressful. Between traveling, cooking lavish meals, and making small talk with distant relatives, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed. That’s…
How to cope with a holiday breakup: Action-oriented activities that will help you heal by Jason Crosby | Dec 23, 2021 | Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics, Relationships It sounds like a bad dream, but experiencing a breakup during the holiday season is common. The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year, as we scramble to arrange our travel plans, find the perfect gifts, and try not to clash with all the different personalities…
Holiday on-ramps and off-ramps: Diving into and easing out of vacation with zero regrets by Wistar Murray | Dec 16, 2021 | Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics There seems to be this idea floating around that on your last day of work or school before the holidays you tear off your business casual wear to reveal the snowflake flannel pajamas underneath, grab an overflowing mug of eggnog, and seamlessly launch winter vacation. At least this is my…
How-to relieve holiday stress: 4 tips (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Dec 20, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Stress Traditionally speaking, the holidays are a time for celebration, for togetherness. But in the 21st century, the Christmas season has taken on a whole new meaning… stress. Today, celebrating the holidays with loved ones is overshadowed or even pushed aside completely by all of the stress that comes with it….