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The Therapeutic Power of Cozy Games: Why Games Like Stardew Valley Might Be the Self-Care Tool You Need

Here’s a question that no one really likes to be asked. When was the last time you truly relaxed? Not the “brain-rotting” scrolling-through-your-phone kind of relaxation, but the genuine, restorative kind that leaves you feeling recharged rather than drained? If you’re struggling to remember, please know, you’re not alone. In our increasingly stressful world, where burnout is becoming more prevalent, finding effective ways to decompress …

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The December Reset: How to Stop ‘Shoulding’ Yourself and Start Actually Resting

If you’ve been following along, you might have read my post about Holiday Stress Starting in November. That post covered the early warning signs—now let’s talk about what to actually do about it. You know that feeling when you finally get a few days off for the holidays, and instead of feeling recharged, you’re somehow more exhausted than before? You slept in. You watched movies. …

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Holiday Stress Starts in November: Early Warning Signs You’re Heading for Burnout

We are already full swing into mid-November, and the holiday season is right around the corner, but you’re already mentally exhausted thinking about everything coming in December. The gift lists are forming in your head at 2 AM. You’re calculating whether you can afford gifts, rent or mortgage payments, and meals for hosting this year. You’re dreading the inevitable question from your family about “your …

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