Savor the many wonderful moments throughout your relationships! When you celebrate your relationships, you can find joy and excitement, while deepening your bond with your loved ones.
The Gift of Self-Care
Though spending time with our family during the holidays can create special and lasting memories, it can also be draining, especially with the many things we often have to juggle. We encourage you to take a break from entertaining, decorating,
Grace & Gratitude
Holiday stress and difficult family dynamics can make it hard for us to practice gratitude and give one another grace. It can be easy to get wrapped up in chaos and conflict and lose sight of joy and love during
Clear Boundaries
Spending the holidays with family allows us to connect with people we may not get to see often and build deeper relationships with loved ones. However, it also means navigating difficult conversations and tricky relationships. We may have family members
Practice Mindfulness
Complicated family dynamics during the holidays can often bring up strong emotions, which can be difficult to cope with when experiencing the added stress and pressure that often accompanies the holidays. If you find yourself having a strong emotional reaction
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays: Series Intro
The holidays often evoke feelings of joy and excitement, with the many activities and celebrations that promise themes of togetherness, connection, and jubilation. There are many things to anticipate, such as holiday parties, presents, decorating, and family traditions. While the
What are you grateful for?
The HRI team wishes you a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! As our Finding Gratitude Amidst Holiday Chaos series comes to an end, we encourage you to reflect on the things and people in your life that you are grateful
Finding Gratitude: Be Grateful for You
When we think about gratitude, we often focus on noticing and expressing gratitude for others. While this is important and can help us build stronger relationships with our loved ones, it’s also important for us to feel grateful for ourselves!
Finding Gratitude: Let Go of Expectations
The holidays are often filled with unrealistic expectations that can lead to added stress and leave us feeling overwhelmed. We are flooded with advertisements of the perfect holiday decorations and meals on social media platforms, websites, and other media outlets.
Finding Gratitude: Holiday Traditions
A great way to reflect on and express gratitude during the holiday season is to incorporate it into your holiday traditions! This allows for you and your loved ones to take some time to explore who and what you are