Let’s be real. The holidays are painted as this magical time full of joy, laughter, and connection. And my truest hope is that you get IN on that. That is good stuff.

However, there also comes the other stuff. Like the stress of buying the right things, the anxiety of seeing family members that just are not healthy, or the pockets of grief that you did not expect - you know, that grief that comes with life just not looking how you thought it would.

I am here to tell you that it is perfectly acceptable (and encouraged) to make a plan to protect your peace, celebrate the way you see fit, and maybe invite some meaningful change into your holidays. You In?

Oh, the holidays. A time when you regret not keeping a list of things your loved ones want in your notes app. If you get anxious about gift buying or just want some direction on your own wish list - I have some suggestions for you that really tap into holistic wellness.

What better way to suggest some of my FAVORITE go-to gifts than using one of my FAVORITE coping skills? The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method is a coping skill we use to help guide out attention when feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and over it. So... Let’s dive in.

Life is hectic, and things get so busy. You find yourself jumping from thing to thing to thing… Yep. I hear ya.

And THEN you throw in this movement to “be your best self,” “live your truth,” and practice self-care. One of the NUMBER ONE things I hear in therapy is that people want to do these things but can’t seem to find the time. A lot of folks I talk to actually shudder at these terms because they feel so out of reach.

Fear not. Holistically caring for yourself is NOT out of reach. Here are some simple ways to weave caring for yourself into your day-to-day.