For every new year, people often expect to feel a sense of renewal. “New Year, New Me!” But when you don’t feel like you or anything else has changed, it can make you feel even worse than you did before. Do you feel stuck in your career or in life…
How to Survive Difficult Relationships During the Holidays
The holidays are meant to be a time for peace, joy, and love. But when you have difficult or contentious relationships, it can really damper your spirit. We all have a family member, colleague, or acquaintance that we don’t particularly care for, but thankfully we don’t have to deal with…
How to Feel Less Lonely During the Holidays
The holidays are usually a time for celebrating with loved ones, but for some it can feel extra lonely. Throughout the year, you might not focus on the loneliness we experience. You might have a robust social life or have a busy schedule, but when the holiday season rolls around,…
Beyond the Obvious: Tips for Self–Care When You’re a Caregiver
When you are a caregiver for someone, it can be rewarding, but also feel frustrating and overwhelming at times. It’s important that you take care of your own mental health and make time for self-care so the caregiving doesn’t jeopardize your own wellbeing. The term “self-care” is thrown around a…
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in an Unhealthy Relationship
Does your relationship feel unsatisfying? Do you feel like you’re living with a roommate and not a romantic partner? Are you walking on eggshells around your partner? Whatever the reason may be for why you feel this way and why you are staying in the relationship, it’s important to reflect…