Posts tagged anxiety
Fall Into Positive Change: How to Navigate Life Transitions and Set Boundaries During Stressful Times

As the leaves begin to change and the crispness of fall sets in, many of us are reminded of the constant shifts in life. Just as the trees shed their leaves and prepare for winter, we too go through seasons of transformation—whether through external changes like moving to a new city or internal shifts like reevaluating personal priorities. For many, this time of year also brings stress, anxiety, and feelings of burnout as we navigate these transitions. It can be a busy, overwhelming period that requires intentionality and self-care.

Fall presents a powerful opportunity to reflect on where we are in life, what’s no longer serving us, and how we can set healthier boundaries to protect our mental health. Life transitions, while often stressful, can also be a time of great personal growth and positive change.

Let’s explore how to approach life transitions with intention, how to set boundaries during these times of stress, and how to manage anxiety and burnout along the way. Whether you’re dealing with a career shift, a change in relationships, or just feeling the effects of seasonal transitions, this guide will provide you with tools to help navigate your journey.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Awareness for Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of suicide and the importance of mental health. It's a month where we collectively pause to reflect, educate, and most importantly, take action. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, but it’s a conversation we need to have.

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Yes, I’m Aware of My Stress…Now What?

Stress is more complex than just recognizing we’re overwhelmed and jumping into a warm bath to feel better. Maybe you feel like you’ve heard all there is to hear about stress and coping with it. Even still, let’s take just a little bit of time to talk about it and see if there’s anything you might be overlooking as potentially stress-related and maybe give you some coping skills you haven’t tried yet!

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The Summer Blues: The Other Side of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Ah, at last, the summer has finally arrived! For many people, this time of year brings a sense of joy, lightheartedness, and fun. Afterall, what’s not to like about sunshine, beach outings, vacations, and longer days? It would seem like a simple equation for happiness and uplifted moods- right? However, a  small percentage of people experience summer much differently than the majority. You have probably heard of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is typically associated with the winter months. This is when a person experiences symptoms of depression due to less sunlight and colder temperatures.  However, for a smaller subset of people, summer has the opposite effect and triggers an increase in anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts believe it may be attributed to higher humidity levels, social pressures, body image issues, or longer days. So, what can we do to help ease summer depression symptoms? Here are a few tips to help cope with SAD in the summer.

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Love Thy Self

February is finally upon us and it’s the time of year to celebrate love! Typically, we associate Valentine’s Day with recognizing the love we have within our romantic relationships. But, before we can love another, we must practice celebrating the love we have for ourselves. The concept of self-love is often easily overlooked and devalued by many.

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