If you’ve been feeling down after the holiday season, you aren’t alone. It’s actually more common than you might think. We work hard over the holidays, planning, prepping, and executing to give everyone a holiday to remember. And when it’s over, sometimes we are left feeling sad, empty, let down, and stressed. Why am I …
Your College Student And Depression
Parents are usually excited and proud to watch their children go off to college. It’s an accomplishment for both. But what happens when that excitement you feel for them isn’t being shown by them? There is a chance your college student is experiencing depression. We are seeing a greater rate of depression among college students …
Allow Yourself To Be Sad
Sadness, like happiness, is a basic emotion. Sadness can get a bad rap, though. It’s not uncommon for people to assume they are doing something “wrong” if they feel sad. But, when you allow yourself to be sad, you are giving yourself permission to slow down, feel your emotions, and explore your thoughts. You are …
5 Simple Tips For Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a completely new transition. You may have mixed feelings about leaving, going, and everything in between – – not to mention you aren’t getting your best sleep. Whether you’re wracked with guilt or counting down the days, there are a few simple tips for returning to work after …
Infertility Is Stressful | It’s Okay To Feel Stressed
Dealing with infertility is an incredibly stressful time in a couple’s life. Feelings of depression, anxiety, jealousy, and immense sadness are just some of the very typical feelings a woman may experience while she is living with infertility. In a stressful situation like infertility, it’s ok to feel stressed. Focus on the Things you can …
Mom Guilt And How To Overcome It
Mom guilt – – So many of us know that feeling. We feel guilt for working outside the home and not spending enough time with our kids. Or we feel guilt for being home and not spending enough time with our kids. We feel a constant worry that we aren’t doing enough or being enough. …
Self-Care At Home For The Mom With No Time
We hear it all the time – – self-care, self-care, self-care. We hear it so much that we kind of ignore it. But it’s important! If you’re a busy mom with no time, self-care at home may be the beginning of what you need. Let’s look at a few different ways to get self-care at …
Anxiety During Pregnancy
You’ve wanted this baby for so long and now you’re finally pregnant. But where is the joy? The glow? Anxiety during pregnancy is very common – – you are not alone. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is our natural response to something that makes us feel threatened or unsafe. Anxiety isn’t inherently bad. After all, if …