The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness—but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and tension. Between family gatherings, social expectations, and the pressure to make everything perfect, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs.

Life can be overwhelming at times, leaving us grappling with emotions that feel too big to handle. Whether it's stress, anxiety, sadness, or frustration, these emotions can take over, making it difficult to move forward. That’s where mindfulness can help.

Anxiety is something so many of us carry every day, and it can feel overwhelming, sometimes showing up as racing thoughts, restlessness, or even physical symptoms (upset stomach, chest pains, and headaches, just to name a few). While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to managing anxiety, there are small, intentional practices we can incorporate into our routines to find calm and regain a sense of control

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and while ADHD affects both men and women, the experience for women can be vastly different. Many women struggle for years before receiving a diagnosis, often because ADHD symptoms in women can be overlooked or mistaken for anxiety, mood disorders, like depression, or even burnout.

As the days grow shorter and the seasons begin to shift, October is the perfect time to prioritize your well-being. The demands of work, relationships, family, and daily life can pile up, and without realizing it, we may start feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. That’s why I’m inviting you to join me in a self-care challenge this month — an opportunity to reset, recharge, and cultivate new habits that promote both mental and physical health.

Here’s how the October Self-Care Challenge will work: each week we’ll focus

When people think about ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), they often envision a young, hyperactive little boy struggling bouncing off the walls in a classroom. This stereotype has persisted for years, but when it comes to ADHD, it isn’t the full picture. ADHD affects women just as often as men, yet it frequently goes undiagnosed, misunderstood, or dismissed. ADHD in women and girls often presents differently, and because of these differences, many females with ADHD face a unique set of challenges.

Procrastination is often something that we learn at a relatively young age and it’s a habit that can be difficult to break. Try implementing these tips and see if anything sticks to help you regain your desired focus.