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It’s the Most Boundaryless Time of the Year

Do family gatherings and holiday stress make your boundaries feel non-existent? You’re not alone. This guide explores why holiday dynamics make it tough to hold boundaries and offers practical, compassionate tips for setting limits that protect your peace and well-being. From identifying non-negotiables to handling pushback, learn how to navigate family expectations without sacrificing your mental health.

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What is Interdependence? How Independence + Connection can be a Game Changer for your Relationship Health

Many people struggle with the misconception that they must choose between being completely self-sufficient to maintain their sense of independence or risk falling into the trap of total dependence on their partner. But there IS a position between these two poles, and it actually has a name! In fact, relationship health often thrives in this HOLY GRAIL of relationshipping: Interdependence.

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Let’s Get Growing! Strategies for Achieving Personal Growth

Personal growth is a lifelong journey of self-improvement and self-discovery… not a box that you can simply check and move on (yay?). It involves continuously nurturing various aspects of your life, including emotional, intellectual, physical, and social well-being. And while you’re pretty much stuck with yourself, that does not mean you have to feel stuck. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some actionable strategies to promote your personal growth and evolution.

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Mending a Friendship Misstep: Tips for Apologizing to a Friend

Apologies. Ugh. Most of us have a complicated relationship to making them, either because we overly-apologize too much or because we refuse to make them at all. Both ends of this extreme spectrum can wreak havoc on your friendships. But there is a sweet spot between the two not if, but WHEN, you f*ck up in a friendship and an apology is warranted.

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