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How Realistic Goals Improve Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

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How Realistic Goals Improve Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

The year turns over. You feel that intense pressure. January whispers promises of instant transformation. You see articles demanding massive resolutions. Lose fifty pounds. Launch a successful business. Become financially independent immediately. This all-or-nothing thinking is exhilarating for about forty-eight hours. Then the sheer scale of the goal hits you. You feel paralyzed. Unrealistic goals … Read more

Double Trouble: Post-Holiday Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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Post-Holiday Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder

You are now in the deepest part of the year. The initial burst of holiday excitement is over. The days are short. The sky is often gray. If you feel like your emotional gas tank is empty, you are not alone. Many people confuse the post-party slump with something deeper. You need to stop viewing … Read more