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Why Am I Not Excited For Holidays?

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The holidays are typically viewed as a joyful time of year. For some, however, the holidays bring up feelings of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and sadness. If you’ve ever questioned why you are not excited for the holidays, you aren’t alone. Even if you love the holidays, it can still be easy to feel overwhelmed and …

Why Is Thanksgiving So Stressful?

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If your anxiety has been increasing as we approach Thanksgiving, you may be wondering why. Or, you may not realize that Thanksgiving is the cause for your increase in stress. Maybe you feel stress around Christmas. But Thanksgiving? Why is Thanksgiving so stressful? Many people feel anxious about Thanksgiving get togethers. Large groups of family …

Why Do Kids Misbehave On Holidays?

Why do kids misbehave on holidays

Holidays can be stressful times for adults. But they can be just as stressful for kids and teens, alike. Increased stress and anxiety are major players in why kids misbehave on holidays. Why Kids Misbehave on Holidays There are a number of reasons why kids misbehave on holidays. However, it generally comes down to stress …

How To Split The Holidays With Family

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The holidays can be the best of times, but they can also be stressful times. Many married couples will stress over the question of how to split the holidays with family. If you’ve been questioning how to compromise on family holidays, you’re not alone. If you’ve dreaded telling your family how you will split the …

How To Reduce Holiday Stress

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Holidays are synonymous with stress. Do you approach the holiday season with frayed nerves anticipating the obligations, the financial burden, and the let down of it all? What if it could be different? What if this year we reduce holiday stress and actually enjoy the holiday season? Reduce Holiday Stress by Saying “No” This holiday …

When Should A Child Stop Believing In Santa?

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Christmas is a magical time of the year. The joy and spirit of the holidays is even more amplified with children in the home. If you have children and celebrate Christmas, the odds are pretty high that Santa is ever present in your home come December. But what if your child is getting a bit …

Is My Husband Gaslighting Me?

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Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It’s subtle at first. You may not have noticed anything for a long while. But if you’re questioning this now, chances are high your husband is gaslighting you. There is a distinction between an occasional one-off comment and gaslighting. We all have bad days and will on occasion …

How To Overcome Winter Depression

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Are you feeling as though the beautiful days of fall are ending too early and the dark dreariness of winter is creeping in far too soon? I know I am! Luckily there are ways to overcome winter depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that kicks in about the same time every …

How To Raise Resilient Kids

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As parents we want to clear the path for our kids. We want to remove any obstacle to help our kids navigate life easily. Unfortunately, life gets bumpy and we can’t always be there to pave the way. We have to raise our kids to be resilient so they can overcome obstacles and thrive in …

Focus On Joy In Your Relationship

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When we focus on joy in our relationship, we help strengthen our bond. When we listen, empathize, focus on the positives and celebrate with each other, we can increase intimacy, trust, satisfaction, and fun, to name a few. If you’re ready to improve your relationship, there is no simpler way than to focus on the …