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It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays

January 1, 2026 By Allison Schoonmaker

managing holiday expectations

Listen to the blog: We had a totally fine Christmas. There is literally nothing to complain about. Nothing went wrong. No fights. We saw all the people. Ate all the food. My son got the most important stuff on his list. My husband and I didn’t even get into an argument … [Read more...] about It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays

Filed Under: Christian Living, Emotions, Parenting/Family, Transitions Tagged With: anxiety, communicating with God, connection with God, depression, emotion, holiday stress, holidays, managing emotions, stress

What Would Bring You Joy on Christmas?

December 25, 2025 By Aimeé Poché

finding joy on christmas | What Would Bring You Joy on Christmas

Listen to the blog: Christmas is often talked about as “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet many people quietly feel stressed, lonely, or disappointed when the day finally arrives. Expectations can be sky-high — perfect family moments, perfect gifts, perfect … [Read more...] about What Would Bring You Joy on Christmas?

Filed Under: Christian Living, Mental Health, Parenting/Family Tagged With: Christmas, combating loneliness, faith, faith and mental health, holiday stress, holidays, hope, joy, loneliness, rediscovering joy, stress, Suffering

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Goals: Overcoming Excuses and Finding Your Why in 2025

January 9, 2025 By Allison Schoonmaker

See if this sounds familiar I've had a specific goal for a long time. I think about it daily, but instead of taking any fruitful action, I only think about it.  Truthfully, it's more accurate to say that I obsess over it. I think about how I should have started … [Read more...] about How to Stop Sabotaging Your Goals: Overcoming Excuses and Finding Your Why in 2025

Filed Under: Career, Christian Living, Mental Health, Transitions Tagged With: christian living, goals, holiday stress, life coaching, life goal, life goals, mental health, new year, new years resolutions, personal growth

When Asking for Help Feels Impossible: A Holiday Lesson

January 2, 2025 By Sue Miley

how to accept help from others | how to ask for help when you're overwhelmed

Why is it so hard to ask for help, even when I know I can't handle it all? I'll take on the colossal task or event, determined to make it happen no matter what. Yet behind the scenes, there's gnashing of teeth, mounting stress on my Oura ring, and a herculean effort to focus … [Read more...] about When Asking for Help Feels Impossible: A Holiday Lesson

Filed Under: Anxiety/Depression, Interpersonal Skills Tagged With: anxiety, friendships, holiday stress, managing emotions, overcommitted, overwhelmed, relationships

How to Not Lose Your Mind During the Holidays – Guest Article

December 21, 2023 By Allison Schoonmaker

how to survive the holidays with family

This week, please enjoy this guest article, written by Allison Schoonmaker, MA, LPC. Allison has worked in private practice since 2006 and is the owner of Spring Life Counseling, LLC. She works with clients dealing with relational distress and communication … [Read more...] about How to Not Lose Your Mind During the Holidays – Guest Article

Filed Under: Mental Health, Parenting/Family Tagged With: conflict management, family, holiday stress, holidays, stress

Holiday Stress: Keeping a middle ground during the height of the holiday season

November 3, 2023 By Crossroads Professional Counseling

holiday stress

We all know the craziness and stress that can come with the holiday season. From buying gifts to decorating the house to coordinating family time, it can all be overwhelming. With Halloween over and Thanksgiving around the corner, the holiday season is in full swing. Now is … [Read more...] about Holiday Stress: Keeping a middle ground during the height of the holiday season

Filed Under: Anxiety/Depression Tagged With: anxiety, holiday stress, stress

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