Closing the Year with Intention: Reflecting, Releasing, and Regrounding for the Year Ahead The final week of the year often arrives quietly. The holidays wind down, routines begin to reemerge, and many people find themselves suspended between reflection and anticipation. This in between space can...
By mid December, many people notice a shift that is less about the calendar and more about the body. The light fades early. Temperatures drop. Schedules fill up. Motivation changes. Sleep can get choppy, cravings can spike, and stress can feel louder in the quiet...
Grounding During the Holiday Rush: How Mindfulness and Nature Reduce December Stress December arrives with excitement, celebration, and tradition, but it also brings emotional and physical strain. Many people feel overwhelmed by the fast pace of the season, the weight of expectations, or the discomfort...
By: David Ernst, LCSW As we approach the holiday season, many people will be gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving, and other religious holidays. For many, holidays represent a positive time for family and friends to reconnect and renew their goals as the new...