Are new year’s resolutions worth setting? They can be. As long as there is intention, meaning, and thought put into those goals that include action steps to help you get there. However, if you’re not someone who feels this is helpful or motivating for you, it’s okay to not identify any resolutions for the new year and carry on as usual.

Perhaps you’ve seen a post or video about traits that might make someone “toxic.” Have you ever wondered if your relationship falls under this category?

If you’ve made the decision to not drink this holiday season, or you’re contemplating abstaining from alcohol use during your celebrations, there are some things you may want to consider beforehand.

Are you someone who, like many, struggles with feeling anxious? If so, you are not alone. Feeling anxious is a natural human emotion that we all encounter at times. This feeling is not bad and, in fact, can help us think, plan, act, and do things to help ourselves in several positive ways.

“Baby Blues”, the phrase that describes feeling brief sadness soon after a baby is born and possibly linked to hormonal changes, can create a feeling of sadness in what would seem to be a joyous time.

Not everyone in our family system may be supportive, respectful of our differences, or good at maintaining health boundaries. We understand how challenging this can make spending time with you, especially with the pressure of the holidays. Here are several tips to help you navigate these unhealthy or even toxic family dynamics and still enjoy yourself this holiday season.

We all have to eat. From birth, our bodies are designed to turn the food we consume into energy to fuel our bodies in every way. Unfortunately, many women have unhealthy relationships with food.

Once babies are born, the body goes through an incredible transformation again, as it adapts to no longer carrying your baby. For many of us women, the body changes after birth can be unexpected and difficult to love at times. Accepting our postpartum bodies does not come easy for most.

Parenting is HARD. From the moment your child is born, they rely on you for everything they want and need. While this role can be very rewarding and fulfilling, it does come with increased worry and responsibility, which can lead to increased stress.

You may have heard the term “self-care” before, but if you’re already busy and have a high stress, fast paced lifestyle, it may not seem like something you have time for.

You may find yourself wanting to be pregnant or happy that you’re pregnant right now, that doesn’t mean the anxious feelings and thoughts of worry are going to just “go away”. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.