Choosing to prioritize your sleep is vital to your health, especially in a culture that overemphasizes the value of work.
Managing Holiday Stress
We all have a picture of how we want the holidays to be in our head. However, very rarely do we get the holiday season we’d envisioned in our heads.
While we may want the holidays to be a stress-free zone, most people say that their anxiety actually increases this time of year. Here are some easy ways to help manage your anxiety this season.
When Rest is Challenging
For some of us, it can be difficult to shut down our productivity mindset and rest. So what do we do if we suspect this drive to avoid rest has some unhealthy roots?
ABC’s of the Holiday Season
As we approach the holiday season, keep these simple ABC’s in mind to help your family to get the most out of it!
Living Intentionally During the Holidays
The holiday season is typically one of the busiest times of the year for families. It’s easy to feel lost through it all, like you’re walking in a haze and caught up in the rush. At the end of the year you may think, “Where did all of my time go? Why do I still feel unfulfilled?” During this holiday season I urge to think about your own values. Values look different for every individual and every family. If you value community, knowledge, and love how does this show up in your life?
Keeping a Gratitude Journal
Research shows that keeping a journal can be great for our mental health. Research also shows that practicing gratitude can be great for our mental health.
Safe People to Trust
Safe people connect with us in a way that is authentic and present, giving us the abilty to establish trust in the relationship and person.
Trust: Do I Attract Unsafe People?
It is typically hard for us to look within, but improving character discernment can be a game changer in your relationships and ability to trust.
Fear and Our View of the Future
How does fear affect our view of the future? Now is the time to find your voice, your priorities, and line them up with your life values.
Think About Your Thoughts
Cognitive distortions are common ways in which thoughts become skewed, causing people to feel depressed and anxious, among other things.
