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…
Holiday eating rules that won’t suck the fun from Thanksgiving by Wistar Murray | Nov 16, 2021 | Eating Disorders, Mental Health Topics, Self-Care A holiday feast should be a joyous occasion, where people clink glasses and indulge in deliciousness and reinforce their bonds of love. But all too often these banquets conclude with a substantial portion of the guests laid up on the couch, dealing with heartburn, hating themselves for their gluttony. (This…
The psychology of gratitude: 6 benefits of being thankful this Thanksgiving (Updated) by Taylor Bennett | Nov 19, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving by helping ourselves to a plate stacked high with turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie—but the holiday isn’t just for eating delicious food! The whole point of Thanksgiving is to give thanks for all of your fortunes such as the incredible people in your…
15 Things to Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving by Taylor Bennett | Nov 17, 2017 | Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics Sure, we’re grateful for some time off of work and an excuse to eat our weight in Turkey, pie, and bread—but there are so many other things we can and should be thankful for! Especially those which do some good for our overall wellbeing, from spending time with good friends…
Surviving the Holidays After Divorce by Amber Shimel | Sep 20, 2016 | Life Transition, Mental Health Topics, Relationships When we think about the holidays, most of us look forward to experiencing a time of fun, family, and repeating traditions we hold dear. Unfortunately, this can also be a challenging time for those that have experienced a divorce. Whether the divorce happened in the last few months, or many…