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How to set Boundaries to avoid the “Holiday Blues” By Dwight Bain A recent USA Today poll asked this question, “Which best fits your holiday emotional state?” Relaxed - 18% Joyful - 31% Stressed - 27% Depressed - 24% Why do people feel so overloaded with additional problems during the holidays? I believe the majority of the pressure they feel is...

It’s that time of the year again when the list of things to be done grows by the minute, plans are changed again and again until the last minute, and stress over finances, family, and friends is at an all time high. There is too much to do, too much to see, too many places to be, and far too many expectations to be met. The demands of work, family, friends, and even church push us to a panic...

A recent USA Today poll asked this question, “Which best fits your holiday emotional state?” · Relaxed - 18% · Joyful - 31% · Stressed - 27% · Depressed - 24% Why do people feel so overloaded with additional problems during the holidays? I believe the majority of the pressure they feel is from...

7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ it seems that we should rename it to be more accurately called the ‘most difficult time of the year’. I believe you can break the pattern of...

Strategies to Survive Holiday Stress By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ it seems that we should rename it to be more accurately called the ‘most difficult time of the year’. I believe you can break the pattern of...

I'm not sure where the thought came from - probably an episode of Oprah. I found myself wondering if the Middleton’s have enough family holiday traditions. Like any good dad, I want my children to cherish the memories of this wonderful time of year. In a world where nearly everything's disposable, traditions remind us that some things are meant to last. The really good things can last for...