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The Holiday Hosting Dilemma: A Guide to Your Options For Good Mental Health
Self Care, Boundaries, Holidays Laurel Roberts-Meese Self Care, Boundaries, Holidays Laurel Roberts-Meese

The Holiday Hosting Dilemma: A Guide to Your Options For Good Mental Health

The holiday season often brings with it the pressure to host gatherings. But what if the idea of hosting feels overwhelming or unmanageable? Whether you're facing health issues, financial strain, stress, or an overall sense of overwhelm, there are options that support your mental health. Let's explore four options, along with guidance on communicating these decisions with your family.

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What’s the Difference? Relationship Dealbreakers, Incompatibilities & Perpetual Problems
Couples and Relationships, Dating, Boundaries Laurel Roberts-Meese Couples and Relationships, Dating, Boundaries Laurel Roberts-Meese

What’s the Difference? Relationship Dealbreakers, Incompatibilities & Perpetual Problems

Relationships are beautifully complex. They can be challenging, with issues that test the strength of your bond. Understanding the differences between dealbreakers, incompatibilities, perpetual problems, and differences in core values can help you navigate your relationship better and determine when couples therapy might be needed.

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Managing Election Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded
Boundaries, Self Care, Healthy Tech Use, Anxiety, Activism Laurel Roberts-Meese Boundaries, Self Care, Healthy Tech Use, Anxiety, Activism Laurel Roberts-Meese

Managing Election Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded

If you're feeling on edge about the upcoming election, you're in good company. Elections can be a significant source of anxiety, especially when the stakes feel high. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the political climate and the uncertainty surrounding election outcomes, welcome. Here are some techniques to lower this specific kind of anxiety.

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Boundaries Are Over; Here’s What’s Next
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Boundaries Are Over; Here’s What’s Next

When therapy terms like "boundaries" become widespread, they often get diluted and distorted. People invoke boundaries when making selfish or unkind decisions, using the term as a barrier instead of a helpful relationship tool. After years of helping people with trauma and relationship problems, we've seen the downsides of this distortion. It's sometimes used to gaslight and avoid responsibility. But we're not advising to abandon the concept of boundaries altogether. Here's the future of how we talk about boundaries.

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Transform Your Life Through 6 Essential Boundaries
Boundaries, Self Care, Healthy Tech Use Laurel Roberts-Meese Boundaries, Self Care, Healthy Tech Use Laurel Roberts-Meese

Transform Your Life Through 6 Essential Boundaries

Our lives require a delicate balance of self-care and commitment to others. Most of us err on the side of overcommitting to things and building resentment when we have little time or energy for ourselves. The results can be disastrous: conflict, exhaustion, burnout, and health problems. Here are six essential boundaries you can set to build better balance.

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Therapeutic Book Review: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab
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Therapeutic Book Review: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab

Nedra Tawwab's "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" is a fabulous book. It has an overall tone of empowerment and permission to honor your own needs. She uses real-life examples from her therapy patients to explore how setting boundaries improved their lives. It's filled with truth bombs and how-tos for handling challenges in relationships. While Tawwab navigates the landscape of boundaries with confidence, a few topics are left unexplored. Here is our honest review, including sections we wish she'd included.

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Barbie, Ken, and the Art of Setting Boundaries
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Barbie, Ken, and the Art of Setting Boundaries

In the 2023 Barbie film, there lies a profound lesson in setting boundaries. Yes, you read that right. Barbie can teach us a thing or two about asking asserting our needs. Barbie sets boundaries with Ken with conviction, compassion, and without guilt. So, grab your imaginary popcorn, and let's dive into the world of Barbie, Ken, and the art of setting boundaries.

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Holiday Gatherings: Three Steps to Thrive With Complicated Family Dynamics
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Holiday Gatherings: Three Steps to Thrive With Complicated Family Dynamics

The holiday season brings the promise of joy and togetherness. But for many of us, the prospect of spending extended time with family can be a source of stress and anxiety. If you find yourself in a situation where the holidays with family are more challenging than cheery, fear not. We've got three practical steps to not only survive but thrive during this festive season.

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Dealing With Challenging In-Laws: How Couples Should Handle Complex Dynamics
Couples and Relationships, Communication, Boundaries Laurel Roberts-Meese Couples and Relationships, Communication, Boundaries Laurel Roberts-Meese

Dealing With Challenging In-Laws: How Couples Should Handle Complex Dynamics

They say that why you marry someone, you marry their family. While some in-laws become beloved members of your extended family, others present challenges. It takes skill to navigate these complexities while preserving the unity of your chosen family. Let's explore various types of challenging in-laws and how to communicate with your spouse.

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