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.
What Did This Year Really Cost You?A Therapeutic Year-End Reflection
This year may have cost you more than you realized. Beyond what shows up on your calendar or bank statements, there are the quiet emotional costs: over-functioning, carrying others’ stress, pushing through exhaustion, or ignoring your own needs to keep the peace. This therapeutic year-end reflection helps you identify what you held, what went unacknowledged, and what you may want to release before entering a new year. Free Downloadable Year-End Reflection Worksheet 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.
Ultimate Santa Barbara Self-Care Day: Free and Paid Ideas
Santa Barbara is the perfect destination for an ultimate self-care day. In this blog post, we've rounded up some of the best free and paid self-care ideas to help you plan your perfect day in Santa Barbara.