Warmer months often entail major life events such as proms, graduations, and weddings. For many, this coincides with a boost of energy and motivation. For others this season of social gatherings can increase anxiety and feelings of mania. SAD’s lesser discussed counterpart has been coined as “spring fever” and has as drastic an impact on […]
Battling the Valentine Blues – How to Manage Stress and Sadness with Self-Love
February is here: a groundhog said spring is coming sooner than later; this year holds the magic of the extra day that is Leap Day; Valentine’s Day is upon us. This is a holiday that remains controversial in society, with arguments of it being a contrived “Hallmark” holiday and others feeling that it’s a celebration […]
Spark Back Connection – A Message of Hope to Partners Feeling Stuck
We are fine as we are. We don’t really argue or have conflict, and yet I still feel like there’s something missing. I desire more, but am I asking for too much?” If the times of the pandemic taught us anything, it is that we as humans thrive on positive social interactions. Long-term relationships can […]
Tis’ the Season to Set Boundaries — How to Protect Your Peace & Still Be with Family
Although the holiday season can be a time of celebration, nostalgia, joy, and magic, for many the holidays can bring up feelings of burnout, loneliness, grief, and stress. Maybe some days you feel the magic and others the loneliness; maybe for you, it’s more of a mixed bag: as I often say, two things can […]