Navigating a Food-Centered Holiday with Care Thanksgiving is often a holiday where food takes center stage, with large, indulgent meals at the heart of many gatherings. But for some, the focus on food can be challenging. If you have food allergies, dietary restrictions, or are navigating an eating disorder, Thanksgiving can bring stress and discomfort.… Continue reading Thanksgiving Food Fight
Category: Your Family and Friends
The Less Than Perfect Family
Finding Your Balance this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving often brings families together, and with it, a range of emotions. For some, family time is heartwarming; for others, it can bring up unresolved conflicts or stress. If you find your Self feeling less than excited about Thanksgiving gatherings, know that you’re not alone. Many people struggle with family… Continue reading The Less Than Perfect Family
Thanksgiving Your Way
A Time to Pause and Be Kind to Your Self Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it, so many messages that tell us it’s a time of gratitude, connection, and celebration. While all of that is true, there’s a side to this holiday that doesn’t get as much attention: for many people, Thanksgiving… Continue reading Thanksgiving Your Way
Difficult Conversations
A Guide to Navigating Tough Talks We’ve all been there—knowing we need to have a difficult conversation, but avoiding it. Whether it’s addressing a sensitive issue with a friend, a challenging topic with a colleague, or a personal boundary with a loved one, difficult conversations can leave us feeling anxious, uncertain, and even overwhelmed. But… Continue reading Difficult Conversations
Accepting Compliments
How to Respond Gracefully and Authentically Have you ever been caught off guard by a compliment? Maybe someone says something nice, and suddenly, you’re unsure of how to respond. Compliments can be tricky—sometimes they’re easy to accept, but other times, they leave us feeling awkward. Let’s take a moment and explore how to handle compliments… Continue reading Accepting Compliments