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Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and togetherness! Yet, for many, the holidays bring not only excitement but also an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. ‘Tis the season for managing social events, shopping, traveling, cooking, and decorating. With the seemingly endless to-do lists, the holidays feel less like…

EMDR Isn’t As Mysterious As You Think, Here’s What It Involves

There are over 6 billion people in the world and no two people are exactly the same. Each and every person will have their own background, history, hobbies, interests, qualities, skills, and more. Since no two people are exactly the same, it can make it more difficult in certain situations,…

Stressors of Modern Parenthood: Reasons It’s Harder Today

When you think about it, parenting children today should be easier than ever before. Thanks to technology, you can check in on your kids often, stay connected with your whole family, have groceries delivered to your front door, and even monitor your little ones from your phone. However, multiple studies…

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

As adults, we envision childhood as the most carefree time of a person’s life. However, children can feel stress just like adults do. In fact, their stress is often overlooked or hand-waved away. Understanding these unseen pressures and learning how to alleviate them is crucial for teaching them healthy coping…

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

Connected But Alone: The Mental Health Impact of Digital Communication

The rise of the digital age has made communicating with others seamless and instant. As cell phones, computers, and even smartwatches have become the norm, you can connect with anyone across the globe, from anywhere, whenever you feel like it. When the pandemic forced the world to shut down, everyone…

Redefining Success: A Sustainable Approach to Avoid Burnout and Stress

Burnout is a term most often associated with jobs and careers. This is typically accurate, but it’s also important to remember that other factors contribute to physical, emotional, and social exhaustion. After all, take a good look around. The past half-decade or so has been brimming with unrest, strife, and…

The Mental Health Effects of Infertility

It seems obvious that infertility will affect one’s mental state. We live in a culture that casually expects every couple to have kids eventually. Therefore, complete strangers or family might comment with something like, “What a great mother you’re going to be!” To add this kind of incidental triggering, there’s…

Navigating Depression After Losing a Job

There are many ways to “lose” a job. Of course, you could be fired. But the possibilities include getting downsized, retiring, or having a freelance gig dry up. Whatever the underlying cause, you’re in for a big change. With change of any kind comes stress — lots of stress, and…

How to Navigate a Midlife Career Change as a Woman

The idea of changing your career and shifting gears later in life can be both scary and exciting. Obviously, you’re considering the change for a reason. Maybe you aren’t happy with your current position. Maybe you’re feeling uninspired. Or, maybe you spent many years as a stay-at-home mother, and now…

Category: <span>Stress</span>

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

EMDR Isn’t As Mysterious As You Think, Here’s What It Involves

Stressors of Modern Parenthood: Reasons It’s Harder Today

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

Children and Stress: Unseen Pressures and How to Alleviate Them.

Connected But Alone: The Mental Health Impact of Digital Communication

Redefining Success: A Sustainable Approach to Avoid Burnout and Stress

The Mental Health Effects of Infertility

Navigating Depression After Losing a Job

How to Navigate a Midlife Career Change as a Woman

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

Shared Spaces: Tips for Managing Joint Custody and Home Transitions During Divorce

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