The holidays bring a wide range of feelings, many of which are positive. Yet, for many of us, this season can bring up emotional fatigue, social burnout, and guilt. Between family obligations, travel, work parties, and in many cases, unrealistic expectations to stay cheerful, our emotional energy can quickly drain. Emotional exhaustion is what happens […]
We are amazed by how quickly technology is advancing. Artificial intelligence has become a daily companion for many. People are using ChatGPT, not just for composing emails, meal planning, and other time-saving tasks, but as a replacement for therapy. At first glance, this might sound really enticing. It’s a lower cost option to hopefully feel […]
There’s a new kind of honesty circulating online – and it’s coming from adult women. With humor, authenticity, and relatability, Melani Sanders, a 45-year-old mother of three, created the “We Do Not Care Club.” She created the club to support women going through perimenopause and menopause. She says, “we are putting the world on notice […]
The transition to the empty nest phase, when children leave home for college, careers, or independent living, is one of the most profound life changes many parents face. While this stage can bring excitement and pride, it also often stirs up complex emotions such as grief, loneliness, loss of identity, and anxiety about the future. […]
From the outside, high achievers can look like they have it all together. They earn promotions, ace exams, expertly juggle projects, and rarely let anything fall through the cracks. Their calendars are color-coded, their LinkedIn profiles shine, and they are seen as successful, driven, and accomplished. That said, many overachievers carry a quiet heaviness beneath […]
Our minds are powerful tools that are designed to protect us when emotions become too overwhelming. Whether from stress, relationships conflicts, or painful feelings, sometimes emotions can feel too difficult to handle in a direct way. In these moments, without even realizing it, our minds find creative ways to protect us. These automatic, often unconscious […]