We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
Why is relaxing so hard for many of us? If you sit down, do you take a deep breath and settle in? Or do you, like so many women, think of all the million little things that “need” to get done. How are you supposed to relax when there is always something that needs to …
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 …
Gift giving should be an act of love. Lately though buying gifts can feel more like pressure, overwhelm, and a financial burden that we simply can’t shoulder. If you are wondering if it’s possible to let your family know you won’t be buying gifts this year, the answer is yes. You absolutely can. Giving a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Last week I talked about appreciating the little things in life. I talked about why it’s important to live in the moment and not live life for the big moments. Today I want to expand on that and work on finding joy within us, in our daily life. Happiness is our body’s response to a …
Most of us look forward to vacations, pay raises, or long weekends. It’s completely natural to anticipate the big, exciting, events that happen in our lives. However, when we’re so focused on the next big thing we end up missing all the little nuances in between. It’s important to appreciate the nuances, the little things. …
Relationships are hard work, as we know. Whether it’s romantic, work, parent, or any other type of relationship, it’s imperative to ask for what you really want. It may seem like you shouldn’t have to spell out, especially in a romantic relationship, what you want or expect. But when we don’t state clearly how we …