Emotional Hangover: What Happens After You’ve Held It Together Too Long
You held it together through the holidays. You showed up, stayed composed, and kept going. Now you feel exhausted, foggy, or emotionally flat. This post explores the emotional hangover that follows prolonged emotional labor and what actually helps your nervous system recover. Free Downloadable Emotional Hangover Recovery Plan Available.
Transition from 2025 to 2026 Setting Emotional Intentions: More Than Goals, Built for Real Life
By late December, many people find themselves either pushing hard toward change or emotionally shutting down under the weight of the year. Beneath resolutions, vision boards, and external goals is a quieter question about how you actually want to feel in the year ahead. This therapist-designed reflection helps you move beyond perfection and productivity by focusing on emotional intentions that support your nervous system, boundaries, and values. Free Downloadable Emotional Intentions Map Available.
Holiday Emotional Survival (Part 2: Support Others Without Losing Yourself)
If you’re the person everyone turns to, you know the emotional cost of always being available. This post explores how to support others without losing yourself, how to stay compassionate without absorbing everyone’s stress. Learn practical tools, scripts, and grounding techniques to protect your energy, set boundaries, and stay emotionally steady through the holiday season.