Happy world introvert day! It is celebrated today, on January 2. Maybe it’s the first time you hear about it, so you might be wondering: who came up with the idea of such a celebration? It was German psychologist Felicitas Heyne who was the first to suggest dedicating a special…
New Year’s Eve has a magic about it – it’s the time when every child and adult believes deep in their heart that the coming year will bring a positive change. I’ve got a few ideas on the things to do on New Year’s Eve for all those who want…
There are a few life lessons you should consider before making your list of New Year's resolutions. I recently took a poll on my Instagram asking my followers: What’s something you learned about yourself during the pandemic? I was surprised by how vast the responses were: "Sometimes, healing happens organically…
There are lots of things to do with family and friends, but there are also many things to do when alone on Christmas. The holidays are exciting, and there are always so many things to enjoy with family and friends. But even if you’re alone on Christmas, you can have…
Get ready - the rare Halloween blue moon is upon us! Halloween is on its own a very special holiday that is so different from the others. While most holidays celebrate life, joy, and family bonds, All Saints’ Eve is all about skeletons, ghosts, and other creepy symbols of death.…
Most people look forward to the holidays, but post-holiday depression can be difficult. The excitement of the holidays, no matter what holiday you observe, is overwhelming and joyful, but after the holidays are over, depression can set in. Most of us know about this feeling, it either creeps in after…
The holidays are here again. Are you doing something fun or fulfilling this season? It's time to get into the Christmas spirit! It’s cold outside, but inside it’s cozy and warm, at least for the fortunate ones of us. The winter season is here and it’s brought one of our…
This year, Winter Solstice falls on December 22nd. This day will see the shortest daylight and longest night time of the entire year. We celebrate Winter Solstice when our part of the Earth is furthest away from the light, and warmth, of the sun. Some consider this day to signify…
The holiday of Thanksgiving may seem straightforward with turkey and stuffing but has an uglier side that many are unaware of... The origin of Thanksgiving is more complicated than just the story of the pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating at Plymouth rock. It gets a bit darker, and peace ultimately…
When you have a mental illness, it can seem impossible to deal with holiday stress. What can we do? The holidays are right on top of us, and the air is filled with a buzz, it seems. While most people get excited about the holidays, it can feel just a…
