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The December Reset: How to Stop ‘Shoulding’ Yourself and Start Actually Resting

If you’ve been following along, you might have read my post about Holiday Stress Starting in November. That post covered the early warning signs—now let’s talk about what to actually do about it. You know that feeling when you finally get a few days off for the holidays, and instead of feeling recharged, you’re somehow more exhausted than before? You slept in. You watched movies. …

Setting Boundaries: A Guide for Adults Dealing with Disrespectful Parents

Boundaries are essential in all relationships, defining our limits and fostering mutual respect. However, setting boundaries with parents can be especially difficult due to deeply ingrained family dynamics. When parents consistently disregard these boundaries, it can lead to significant emotional distress and strain in the parent-child relationship.  This challenge is even more pronounced for adult children of emotionally immature parents. You may have grown up …

Untangling the Web of Relationships: A Mini-Series: Part 3: Insecure Attachment

Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. However, my recommendations are based on genuine experiences and thorough research. I probably don’t need to reiterate this, but relationships are complex and often challenging to navigate on a good day. An insecure attachment style can significantly impact relationships, making that complexity and challenge even more apparent. …

Prioritize Your Mental Health: Setting Realistic and Achievable Goals for the New Year

The new year brings a chance for setting new goals or renewing old ones. It’s important to prioritize mental health and well-being on this journey. Embarking on this journey, it is important to prioritize our mental health and overall well-being.   Time to reflect:  Are you juggling work, family and personal commitments, feeling overwhelmed and mentally exhausted? You are not alone. Many people can relate to …

The Importance of Healthy Boundaries

Signs You May Need Healthy Boundaries Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries? How often do you find yourself feeling anxious about all the things you need to do? Does it feel like so many things are competing for your attention, like family obligations, social events, work or school deadlines, chores, community events and, of course, looking after your self-care? Before the day starts, are …