Coping with Difficult Family During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for many individuals, it can also mean facing the daunting prospect of spending time with difficult family members. Whether it's a relative who constantly criticizes, an argumentative uncle, or a toxic sibling, being around challenging family members during the holidays can be emotionally taxing.

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Does Reading Improve Health?

When was the last time that you curled up in a cozy spot with a good book, magazine, or online article? Given the fact that you’re currently reading this blog post - you can pat yourself on the back for including this week’s post in your routine!

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Managing Dread With "What if" and "So What?

Questions we ask ourselves when we’re feeling anxious or nervous about something frequently begin with “What if…?” Anticipation of what might happen can be helpful, but it can also cause unnecessary stress when the anticipation turns into worry.

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Mindfulness for Beginners

“Be mindful of…” is the start of a sentence we’ve all heard before. However, what does it truly mean to be “mindful,” and how can we incorporate it into our everyday lives?

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Five Important Factors In Liking Yourself

Some might say that falling in love is easy, but how often does that expression refer to falling in love with oneself? We pour into our romantic, platonic, and familial relationships with ease, but sometimes find that falling in love with ourselves takes a bit more effort.

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When You’re Just Not Feeling Motivated

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and sometimes - all you really want to do is sit down for a good old-fashioned do-nothing-day. However, we’ve all had days when we have had things that we should be doing but just don’t quite feel like doing.

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