Until the pandemic ends, boundaries are more important than ever. But how do we maintain them if we keep saying “yes” when we really mean “no”? This post will invite you to weigh safety against sociability, consider what you fear by standing your ground, and offer some tips on staying true to yourself by saying “no.”
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The holidays can be a stressful time and the pandemic is likely only turning up the pressure. From family dynamics to setting boundaries and taking care of yourself, spending the holidays alone, and dealing with painful emotions-download my free eBook of tips for getting through the final stretch of 2020 without going off the rails.
Read More...Social Distancing Can Be Isolating. Here’s What to Do about It.
If social distancing has got you down, look at it as an opportunity for cultivating patience, mindfulness and authenticity. Living in uncertain times requires a willingness to embrace the unknown while also finding purpose and creating connection where we can.
Read More...Cultivate Compassion in the Time of Covid
Compassion is more important than ever in these trying times, but too often it is confused with empathy, sympathy or even pity. Before compassion can reconnect us to a shared humanity, we need to be clear on what it means and how to implement it. Try this exercise to begin cultivating compassion in yourself today.
Read More...Holiday Survival Guide 101
For some of us, spending ANY time around extended family can be a little like pulling a scab off an old wound. You can get through the holidays and keep your sanity in check. Life doesn’t have to be an emotional train wreck for the next few weeks—if you can embrace a few mindset shifts, that is.
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