Dealing with Holiday Anxiety: A Guide to a Stress-Free Christmas
Imagine scrolling through social media, seeing posts of perfect holiday decorations, extravagant gifts, and happy families while you’re juggling final exams, part-time jobs, or managing tight finances. The pressure to meet these idealized holiday standards …Read More
Holiday Burnout: How to Manage Expectations and Stress During the Festive Season
Picture this: it’s December, and you’ve been planning the perfect holiday season. You want to host the family dinner, put up beautiful decorations, attend every holiday gathering, and, of course, keep up with work and …Read More
The Christmas Blues: Understanding and Managing Holiday Depression | Real Life Counselling
A Gen Z Guide to Surviving the Festive Season
Imagine this: it’s mid-December, and the world around you is a flurry of holiday cheer. Streets are aglow with twinkling lights, carols echo from every corner, and …Read More
How to Say No to Christmas Parties Without Burning Bridges | Real Life Counselling
Picture this: Your calendar is packed with holiday parties, family gatherings, office events, and last-minute shopping trips. As much as you want to enjoy the season, just thinking about all the obligations is exhausting. You …Read More
Is Comparison Stealing Your Christmas Cheer? How to Combat Holiday FOMO | Real Life Counselling
You’re scrolling through Instagram, cozied up on your couch with a cup of tea. The feed is a dazzling parade of twinkling lights, elaborate gift setups, and families posing in matching pajamas by roaring fireplaces. …Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Holiday Obligation: Say No to Protect Your Mental Health
Imagine this: It’s early December, and your calendar is filling up fast with holiday gatherings, work parties, and family events. You’re already feeling the weight of everything on your shoulders. You’re committed to buying presents …Read More
Loneliness at Christmas: Finding Joy in Solitude
As the holiday season approaches, you might feel a familiar pang as everyone around you seems to be planning gatherings, decorating homes, and sharing family traditions. It’s supposed to be a time for joy, love, …Read More
Holiday Cheer or Holiday Fear? Coping with Christmas Anxiety and the Holiday Blues
The holidays often bring images of sparkling lights, joyful carols, and warm gatherings, but for many, this season comes with a mixed bag of emotions. Picture this: it’s mid-December, and your to-do list is overflowing. …Read More