Valentine’s Day Anxiety Is Real
Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring things up. Even people who normally feel secure can notice more anxiety, self doubt, or emotional tension as February approaches. If you have felt on edge, disappointed, or pressured around this holiday, you are not alone. Valentine’s Day anxiety is incredibly common for singles and partnered people alike.
This holiday often comes with unspoken rules about how love should look. Grand gestures. Perfect plans. Feeling chosen. When reality does not match those expectations, anxiety tends to step in.
Why January Feels So Heavy (Even If Nothing Is “Wrong”)
January mental health struggles are common and often connected to the post holiday blues, seasonal changes, and nervous system fatigue. After weeks of stimulation, social demands, and disrupted routines, January brings a sudden drop in energy and connection. Shorter days, colder weather, and fewer built in moments of joy can intensify winter anxiety and leave people feeling off, heavy, or disconnected.
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Butterfly Tapping: A Simple Tool to Calm Anxiety (That You Can Do Anywhere)
Anxiety has a way of sneaking up at the worst times—right before a big meeting, in the middle of a tough conversation, or when your brain decides to replay every awkward thing you’ve ever said. When that happens, your nervous system needs a little help shifting gears. Enter: butterfly tapping—a simple, science-backed technique to help you feel more grounded and regulated.
Navigating the Holidays: A Therapist’s take on People-Pleasing
The holiday season is often depicted as a magical time filled with joy, love, and togetherness. But for many of us, it can bring a cascade of stress, anxiety, and an overwhelming urge to please others. As a licensed mental health therapist, I want to break down the concept of people-pleasing, especially during the holidays, and how you can reclaim your peace without compromising your well-being