Why Are the Holidays So Stressful?
Before we dive into solutions, let’s take a moment to understand why the holidays often feel more overwhelming than joyful. High Expectations: Society sets the bar high. From perfectly decorated homes to Instagram-worthy meals, the pressure to create “the perfect holiday” can feel suffocating. Overcommitment: Holiday parties, school events, family traditions—it’s easy to say “yes” to everything, leaving little room for rest or reflection. Financial Strain: Gift-giving, travel, and holiday meals can quickly add up, creating financial stress that lingers well into the new year. Emotional Triggers: The holidays can bring up feelings of loneliness,…
Holiday Stress Getting to you?
It’s HoHoHo time, right? Or maybe not!? Ah, the holidays—a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration. Or so the story goes. In reality, this season often brings a whirlwind of stress: endless shopping lists, packed schedules, heavier-than-usual traffic, financial pressures, family dynamics, and an overwhelming sense of “not enough time.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Even though I love all the colors, the décor, and the anticipation of this holiday season, it can be a lot! I take joy in decorating the inside and outside of my house. I love seeing…
Losing Your Motivation?
Quick Personal Note The month of February is a special month for me. And, it’s already flying by! But I’m savoring all the moments as best as I can! Not only is it my birthday month, but it is the month of birthdays of a lot of people I know…as well as a couple of Presidents and, it’s the month I got engaged to my wonderful hubby! As I just entered a new decade on the 6th, it had me contemplating what motivates me and how do I stay motivated to continue to achieve the…
Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy Is Your Awareness Connector for Change
It’s interesting that Stress Awareness Month has been held every April Since 1992. Even though its focus is on increasing the public’s awareness about stress and its health implications, we still need to keep bringing more awareness to this chronic health issue after all these years. If anything, it seems like there are more and more articles, websites, help lines, etc on this very prevalent topic. No doubt, people experienced stress in various forms long before our so called “modern culture” has, yet we are now more entrenched in environments that have us feeling overwhelmed…
April is Chock Full of Awareness Month
Did you know April is a month chock full of “awarenesses?” I didn’t! Until I remembered it is Stress Awareness Month. And, then I researched what else might April bring our awareness to. Well, turns out there are many, but there are three that I feel is important to focus on. Stress Awareness Emotional Overeating Awareness Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness. All 3 of these can be helped with hypnosis/hypnotherapy. And, all 3 have stress and anxiety as a common denominator. Stress and anxiety almost always trigger and exacerbate emotional overeating and IBS. As we…
Why Your Mind is Your Best Weight Loss Tool
Did you know that the battle for fitness is waged in the mind? It is. It doesn’t matter how many diet books you buy, what kind of gym membership you have or how great of a calorie counter you are– all of these things take a back seat to the importance of your mindset when it comes to shedding pounds and getting fit. This is because losing weight is not something that happens overnight, and it is not something that comes about as the result of one, big decision. Losing weight is a series of decisions.…