Gift Giving during the Holidays!

Gift giving can be tough! You never quite know what present will light someone up or be quickly set aside. Luckily, I’ve developed some guidelines I’d like to share to help you pick the perfect gift for your loved ones. First, I like to ask the person if there is...

5 Tips for Lifting Sadness After A Busy Holiday Season

1. Be Patient The brutal return to reality after the holidays is tough for many. After a busy holiday season filled with fun, family, friends, and entertainment, readjusting to normal work or school schedules can feel like a near impossible task. Practice mindfulness...

Simplifying Your Holidays

November is already upon us, and before we know it, we’ll be caught up in the holiday season whirlwind. While many of us dream about peaceful family gatherings, celebratory parties, sipping on warm apple cider, and opening our favorite gifts; the holidays frequently...

10 Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress

The holiday season can bring mixed emotions for many. For some, it’s their favorite time of year but for others, it brings feelings of sadness and loss. Here are 10 tips for coping with holiday stress this season: 1. Honor Your Feelings The holidays often arrive with...

Surviving the Holidays with Mindfulness

As Thanksgiving begins to seep its way into my favorite magazines and retail stores, my fierce self-compassion for setting boundaries and asserting my usual need for peace and quiet wanes. For years I have overspent, overscheduled and overdone the fall and winter...