Archive for Holiday Posts
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The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year—gathering around tables, creating meaningful rituals, and celebrating with the people we love. But what happens when they feel like anything but? If you’re experiencing loneliness during this (more…)
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The holidays arrive with twinkling lights, favorite traditions, and the promise of quality time with loved ones. Yet beneath the festive surface, many of us feel a familiar tension building. What’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year (more…)
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As another year draws to a close, many of us feel the pull to reflect on the months behind us. Year-in-reviews have become a cultural phenomenon, appearing everywhere from social media feeds to workplace meetings. But these annual reflections offer (more…)
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The holiday season often comes wrapped in expectations, sparkling lights, cozy gatherings, and picture-perfect family moments. Movies and social media show us that couples should spend every holiday side by side, creating traditions together and radiating in each other’s happiness. (more…)
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Every year this time of year, you try to look ahead to what the next year will bring you. You try to think of goals that you can try to achieve in the next year. They may be ones that (more…)
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Everyone experiences some stress during the holidays. This time of year is demanding. If you have a general anxiety disorder (GAD), this stress can heighten it. Anxiety can make it difficult to enjoy the holidays. Between socialization, shopping, scheduling, and (more…)