January feels like a pressure cooker. Everywhere you look there is a new promise, a fresh start, a story about reinventing yourself. But for people who are already high-functioning, this cultural energy can feel less like motivation and more like pressure on top of an already overloaded system. Here’s the truth that most resolution culture glosses over:   If you are exhausted, stressed, or dysregulated while still “doing well,” that does not mean you failed. It means your ner

Every December, the world seems to turn up the volume on joy. There are lights everywhere, holiday parties, social media highlights, and a collective pressure to feel cheerful. For a lot of people, this is a comforting time. For many others, including a large number of the clients I see in therapy, this season stirs up something very different. As we wind down the year, I keep hearing the same themes in sessions. Loneliness. Grief. Emotional burnout. Pressure from family. Tro

When people think of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , they often imagine gray skies, snow, and northern winters. But the truth is, SAD doesn’t stop at state lines. Even here in Florida—where the sun shines almost year-round—many people experience a noticeable dip in mood, energy, and motivation as the seasons shift. SAD is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically showing up in the late fall or winter months when daylight hours grow shorter. Research

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I'll be the first to admit, the holiday season snuck up on me this year. Between transitioning jobs, moving cities, and various financial...

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A love letter to future yogis

A social worker, yogi, and editor meet up at a local bar. A sign on the door read, “Closed due to Covid-19”. The editor felt dejected,...