Life By Design Therapy

  Every year, right after the holidays, we start to notice a familiar pattern in the clients who walk through our doors. They sit down and share the same kinds of feelings: “I don’t know what’s wrong with me.” “I thought I’d feel motivated by now.” “I feel heavy… tired… disconnected.” And one of the first things we remind them is this: Nothing is wrong. What you’re feeling is often your body coming back online after a demanding season. For weeks, most people move through the holidays on adrenaline — juggling plans, navigating emotions, managing family dynamics, adapting to disrupted routines, and trying to hold everything together. When January arrives and life finally slows down, the body has space to feel the weight of all that effort. Sometimes what surfaces is grief. Sometimes it’s burnout. Sometimes it’s pressure to set goals or “start fresh” while the nervous system is still exhausted. And very often, daily rhythms and self-care habits have been completely thrown off, which m...

  Every year, it sneaks up on you. One moment you’re lighting a candle or hanging the first ornament, and the next, your mind is already spinning with the gifts to buy, people to please, and plans to finalize. You tell yourself you’ll slow down after all the boxes are checked on your list, but “after” never seems to come. You want to feel present, grateful, even, but underneath the to-do lists and family dynamics, something feels off. Maybe you’re holding grief that no one talks about. Maybe you’re stretched thin trying to make things “special.” Or maybe you just feel disconnected from the joy everyone else seems to be having. If that’s you, I want you to know it makes sense. The holidays have a way of amplifying what’s already inside us, the love and nostalgia, yes, but also the exhaustion, loneliness, or ache for things to be different. This year, instead of pushing through, what if you cared for yourself the way you care for everyone else? So keeping the busy you in mind, here a...

  Each year, we notice something in the clients we support around the holidays. They’re excited for connection, tradition, meaning, and at the same time, they’re carrying invisible emotional weight: overstimulation, family dynamics, grief that resurfaces, financial strain, pressure to make everything feel “special,” or simply the exhaustion of moving faster than their body can hold. And we remind them: the mix of emotions makes sense. The holidays often amplify what’s already inside us — joy and nostalgia, yes, but also overwhelm, longing, and the quiet hope that this year will feel different. Your nervous system is working hard right now. Travel, gatherings, disrupted sleep, sensory overload, and emotional highs and lows put the body into “go mode.” If you’ve felt tense, tired, irritable, or not quite yourself, it’s not a personal failure; it’s your system asking for gentleness. This is why caring for your mental health during the holidays matters. It’s about slowing down long eno...

  Happy Holidays from our team to you! ❄︎ We hope this season brings you moments of rest, connection, and the kind of calm that reminds your nervous system it’s safe to slow down. Thank you for being part of our community. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/

  If being around family feels draining, tense, or emotionally layered, your body is picking up on something you might not be aware of. The holidays have a way of bringing old patterns to the surface, moments where you’ve had to stay small, stay quiet, earn approval, or carry the emotional weight of others. When those histories show up again, your nervous system remembers. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, on edge, or simply tired around certain people isn’t a sign that you’re dramatic or ungrateful. It’s often a sign that your body is trying to protect you. You deserve a holiday that honors your limits, your clarity, and your healing. You’re allowed to choose rest, distance, shorter visits, firmer boundaries, or new traditions entirely. You’re also allowed to grieve what you wish family felt like, while still taking care of the version of you that exists right now. Wishing you a season that is gentle on your nervous system, soft on old wounds, and full of choices that help you fe...

  Have you ever wondered why you crave closeness… or pull away when things start to feel too close in your relationships? Did you know that the way you connect with others often reflects the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself. Maybe you learned to chase love because you feared losing it. Maybe you learned to stay guarded because safety never felt guaranteed. Either way, those patterns once kept you safe. But now, they might be keeping you from the kind of connection you truly want. Therapy isn’t about fixing your attachment style, but rather about helping your body and mind feel safe enough to experience love, trust, and closeness in new ways. 🌿 If you’re longing for healthier, more secure relationships, therapy can help. Start your healing journey with Life By Design Therapy . Book a call to find out more information today! Link in bio. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/