The holidays come tied in more than just ribbons and bows. They can also come tangled up in expectations. Let’s be honest, it is difficult not to in the world we are living in! Think about it, Christmas music can be heard on the radio as early as October, people willingly leave their Thanksgiving dinners... Continue Reading →
There are certain times of the year when stress is higher than others. For many, the holiday season can be one of those times. Whether it is due to the stress of having financial strains due to gift giving expectations, coming together with unsavory family situations, not being able to celebrate in... Continue Reading →
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but it can be especially hard during the holiday season. When we think of holidays, we often think of family and without our loved one, we can be left with many overwhelming feelings. During this designated time of celebration, we may feel anything but... Continue Reading →
Imagine your greatest fear in the world. For some, its clowns, or snakes, or heights, or public speaking, if you are me, its werewolves. Most of us know that we are not going to encounter a werewolf or a clown on our commute home or in the office, the only way I would ever encounter... Continue Reading →
There are many times when one feels unmotivated to do most things throughout the day, but with a quick rest or a good pep talk, most people can find the inspiration or willpower to get what they need to be done. However, there are many that are suffering from... Continue Reading →
There has been a lot of blogging lately about how certain seasonal and comfort foods may temporarily boost your mood. In these posts, we also explored some of the science behinds this and roughly broke down what goes on in your brain to make this happen. From this, we can discern that food undoubtedly has... Continue Reading →
With all the hustle and bustle we have in everyday life, setting a goal can be a goal within itself! It can also be overwhelming, anxiety provoking or add to depression or other mental health issues that are already present in our lives. Yet, setting goals for ourselves is one way... Continue Reading →
The cold season is upon us, and as the temperature drops, there is potential for moods to plumet. Ah, "the winter blues." It arrives in all shapes and forms, and may impact some, more than others. Luckily, there are many different foods that one can add to the pantry and stock up to result in... Continue Reading →
Now that we are all revved up and giving and being thankful, let’s continue that energy into the holiday season. Here are fifteen more ways to keep that energy up. At the end of the month, take some time to reflect on all the things that you were able to do, no matter how big... Continue Reading →
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