Regulation Skills
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The Power of Perspective: Why a Growth Mindset is Your Best Asset for Well-Being
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m just not a math person,” or “I’m too old to learn or pick up a new language”? These thoughts are common and we all do them, but they often stem from a fixed mindset—the belief that our intelligence, talents, and character traits are ones that we are born…
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The holidays are known to be “the most wonderful time of the year”— STRESS… what if they aren’t?
When the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Doesn’t Feel So Wonderful Let’s set the scene.. you are engrossed in the festive lights are strung, the holiday playlists are on a continuous loop, and the societal expectation to be dripping in holiday cheer has officially arrived. It is the most wonderful time of the year……
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Setting Financial Boundaries with Family: A Holiday Survival Guide
The holiday season often brings joy, connection, and celebration—but it can also bring financial stress, especially when family expectations come into play. Setting clear financial boundaries is essential for maintaining peace of mind and ensuring that generosity doesn’t turn into resentment. Though this can also be extremely anxiety striking as setting boundaries surrounding money can…
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Trying to be Mindfulness During the Holiday Stress
The Holiday Survival Guide: How to Stay Mindful (and Sane) This Season The holidays are beautifully advertised as a time of joy, cozy blankets accompanied by tall reading socks, and seemingly picture perfect family gatherings. But let’s be real for a second: they can also be a pressure cooker of stressors, financial strain/challenges, jam-packed schedules,…
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Introversions Social Agenda Amidst ‘The Most Wonderful Time of The Year’ Boundaries
Navigating a busy holiday calendar as an introvert can be exhausting and can be just as draining if you are an ambivert or extrovert though we are diving into the introspective lens. Protect your energy this festive season by mastering the art of setting clear boundaries. You can balance and create a joyful holiday season…
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Rewiring Your Brain – With a HIGHLIGHTED Focus on Trigger and Glimmer
While you have likely heard the term “trigger” when discussing mental health, trauma, or emotional reactions, you may be less familiar with the concept of a “glimmer”. This termed was initiated by clinical social worker Deb Dana as part of Polyvagal Theory, understanding these two concepts helps us map how our nervous systems navigate the…