This past year has been full of challenges and stressors. Many of us didn’t get a chance to reflect on the year, because we were too exhausted dealing with work, illness, and an overall fear about the future. With the New Year fast approaching, it’s important that we do a personal inventory and let go of the thoughts or feelings limiting our ability to move ahead. January is days away, and if we’re able to let go of the emotional baggage we continue to carry, we’ll make space

One the best ways to begin a New Year is to focus on what makes your kids and you feel closer. What sorts of activities will help you connect and keep your children feeling confident and secure. The past two years have been challenging with learning and adjusting to new things quickly, so this New Year’s let’s take the pressure off and invest our energy on unity at home. I have four suggestions that are helpful in getting you started, but it will be more meaningful if you get

Christmas is two days away and if you’re celebrating with family, you’re probably anticipating seeing everyone and catching up with each other’s life. The pandemic has prevented many families from gathering and although some families still cannot meet up, for many this is the Christmas they have been dreaming of for over a year. Not seeing each other for so long may make you feel like you’ve lost so much. You may want to get caught up fast. However, there are questions that a

The holidays are a time of sharing and celebrating the magic of the season with loved ones. It’s unbearable to think of celebrating Christmas when your loved one is no longer with you. The first Christmas after the death of a loved one is overwhelming with grief. Nothing seems the same, and it’s as if Christmas has lost its joy. If you are facing your first Christmas holiday without your loved one, you are not alone. There have been so many loses since the pandemic. It is imp

The holidays are a magical, joyful time enjoyed with close family and friends. Going out of your way to make others feel special can often mask our own fatigue and stress. When we’re stressed, it’s only natural that we may take that out on those closest to us, which usually means our partner. As we prepare for the holidays ahead, take time to reassess your relationship and practice these five habits to keep the love in your relationship and the drama out. Keep healthy boundar

As Christmas draws closer, more and more people are feeling anxious and stressed about what gift to give and how much to spend. The morning after Christmas financial hangover is real for many who have overspent on their friends and family. Holiday affluenza is when you focus on material aspects and over-indulge with gifts, exotic travel, and stuff you want. Affluenza is about spending money and giving lots of gifts. The one thing you cannot buy is time together. Ironically, t

The holidays are a prime time for singles to connect and find a partner they can share the holiday festivities with. Online dating and dating apps are more popular and convenient. Since there are more events and parties during the holidays, it makes it easy to move more quickly in the relationship. While you may have heard of “cuffing,” where people set an intention to find someone only for the holidays, it’s actually “future faking” that should make you wary. Future fakers r

When making friends as an adult, we often forget the wisdom we were told as children: “choose your friends wisely.” However, an illness or crisis will quickly remind you and reveal your true relationships. Friends are influential in who we become and how we feel. They can help us become better people and feel more optimistic and confident. Or they can drain us, making us more critical, confused, overwhelmed, and pessimistic. The holiday season makes us all a little frantic. H