self-care
Entering the Holidays with Self-Compassion
Halloween has ended, and the holiday season is upon us. We are entering the time of turkey dinners, festive lights, hot chocolate, and family guilt trips – are you ready? For adults from narcissistic or emotionally immature families, the holidays can be a difficult time of year. November is filled with talk of gratitude,…
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Love Languages, Part 2: You loving you
And we’re back for part two of the Love Languages miniseries! Last time, we looked at each of the five love languages and how they might be expressed in a relationship. Hopefully more of your relationships look like the healthy version of expressing these languages than the toxic versions. If that is not the case,…
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The Post-Holiday Letdown
The decorations are coming down. The ornaments have been put away. The trees are out on the sidewalk, and most of us will be ok with not seeing another candy cane for 11.5 more months. Most holiday obligations have been fulfilled, and now we just have to find places to put all the stuff we…
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Practicing Self-Kindness During the Holidays
I know it’s cliche, but I’m going to say it anyway. Can you believe Christmas is only a week and a half away?! When did that happen? It’s funny how time works with big events. They can feel so far off – until suddenly they’re looming up in front of you. The busy-ness of…
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20 Questions to Help You Gain Clarity
How many times have we seen it in movies – the main character is stuck at a crossroads and asks a question of his wise old mentor figure. (It’s usually something along the lines of “Which way do I go?”) And almost inevitably, the mentor replies “That’s the wrong question.” Usually, the main character…
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Self-Care: Not Just Netflix and Flop
May is Mental Health Awareness month! This month, we focus special attention on raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health. That includes promoting self-care that creates healthy minds and hearts. But what is self-care, really? Raise your hand if you’ve ever flopped down in front of the TV, binged on Netflix for…
Read MoreA Season of Self-Care
We have officially entered the eye of the storm – that short period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas where we try to recover from the aftermath of one holiday while throwing ourselves into preparations for the next. If your Thanksgiving was a happy holiday, this time may feel busy and bustling, but otherwise ok.…
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A Time for You
Tis the season for many things: apple pies, warm sweaters, cinnamon candles, eating too much, and spending time with loved ones. Thanksgiving is one of our most family-centric holidays, kicking off a season of celebrations, parties, and dinners. We travel more around Thanksgiving than any other time of the year and it’s hard to imagine…
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