Posts by Irene
10 Reasons to Take a Mental Health Day
Mental health is important, but often it goes neglected. There are many reasons for this, including the stigma that often comes with a mental health condition. During the holiday season, stress can take a toll on our mental health. Taking a break can be a healthy way to combat seasonal stress, depression, and burnout. Taking…
Read MoreAm I self-medicating?
Everyone deals with stress differently. And, the last year has been filled with a ton of different emotions – anger, anxiety, stress, sadness. Everyone is looking for a way to relax and just shut everything out. You may find yourself reaching for a drink, lighting up a joint, or taking prescriptions to fall asleep or…
Read MoreFinding Holiday Joy Amidst Grief
When The Holidays Don’t Feel Merry Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced a severe change, such as the loss of a job, a divorce, a child’s leaving home for college, or worse—the death of a loved one. Rather than representing times of family togetherness, joy and thanksgiving, holidays can evoke feelings of…
Read More5 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Won’t)
Do you find yourself making the same New Year’s resolutions year after year–lose weight, stick to a budget, declutter the house? You join a gym, buy a book about organization…but by February you are still living paycheck to paycheck, the new book has disappeared into the paper pile on the dining room table, and you…
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