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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. …
We are already full swing into mid-November, and the holiday season is right around the corner, but you’re already mentally exhausted thinking about everything coming in December. The gift lists are forming in your head at 2 AM. You’re calculating whether you can afford gifts, rent or mortgage payments, and meals for hosting this year. You’re dreading the inevitable question from your family about “your …
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 …
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 …