When considering Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, the typical imagery involves beautifully adorned tables, festive trees, quality time with family, and an overall sense of joy. However, this isn't the reality for everyone. For some, the holidays can be the most challenging time of the year, especially when dealing with loss, separation, or adversity. So, how can one navigate through these difficult moments?

This week, let's delve into the concept of self-care and dissect what it truly entails. You might be thinking, "Oh, not another spiel about how crucial self-care is, blah blah blah." It's true, self-care is often discussed, but the 'how-to' aspect is frequently overlooked.

Have you ever come across the term "distress tolerance"? Did it resonate with you, or did it seem unfamiliar? Distress tolerance is a universal trait that everyone possesses, regardless of its level.

Think about an electronic that you use on a regular basis; cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc. It needs regular charging right? You make sure to charge it in order to use it. If it is not charged it eventually runs out of power until you are forced to charge it. Your brain is just another “electronic” in your life that you MUST re-charge. Recharging your brain comes in the form of sleep. So, sleep should be a regular routine, and if it isn’t, then eventually your brain shuts down and forces you to get some rest.

Indeed, work-life balance is a highly sought-after condition, but it's essential to understand that it may not always look like an equal split between work and personal life. Instead of striving for a perfect balance, integrating work and family life is a more realistic approach. Here are some ways to achieve better integration:

If you find that you are struggling with body dysmorphia after giving birth, here are a list of 10 different things you can try in order to be kinder to yourself and your body!

Mood tracking can be such an insightful tool for you to better understand yourself and the way your mind and body work along side each other!

Do you find yourself struggling with managing your ADHD? Try out these tips!

How we connect with ourselves, those around us, and the world in general all has to do with the way we are open to co-regulation within our ventral vagal system.