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Eating with Intention During the Holidays in Your Comings and Goings
The holidays are full of tempting foods—rich desserts, sugary drinks, and festive favorites—but you can enjoy them without losing control or feeling guilty.
Intentional Holiday Decision-Making: Protecting Your Space, Your Peace, and Your Sense of Self
Holiday decisions are rarely simple. Research shows that many factors shape where people go, how they spend, and what they choose during the holiday season—gender, income, work life, and family roles all influence the process.
Coming and Going — Choosing Yourself Through the Holiday Season
The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of gatherings, obligations, and unexpected changes in routine. It can be easy to feel pulled in multiple directions or to act in ways that do not reflect your true self.
Be Intentional with Your Money (and Your Energy) This Holiday Season
The holidays bring so much magic—sparkling lights, cozy gatherings, and endless opportunities to celebrate. Yet they can also bring pressure: the rush to buy more, give more, and do more. It is easy to get swept up in the noise.
Finish the Fall Strong: Be Intentional and True to Yourself
As fall winds down, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year so far. Look at what you have accomplished, acknowledge the progress you have made, and consider what matters most to you moving forward.
Micro Habits: Tiny Moves to Rewire Your Brain and Stay True to You
Big goals can feel like a lot, especially during the holidays when life is extra chaotic. Between gift shopping, holiday parties, and family obligations, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your own needs.
How Experience Gifting is Useful
Staying true to your finances during the holiday season doesn’t mean you have to skimp on meaningful gifts. Experiential giving can be a game-changer!
You're Not YOU When You're Tired: Give Yourself the Gift of Sleep This Christmas
Lack of sleep can catch up with you long before the new year. Five ways to prioritize rest during the busy holiday season.
Gifting Experiences This Holiday Season
Unwrap memories, not just gifts. How to use the rule of five to give experiences your loved ones will cherish.
Be Intentional With Your Holiday Spending
Holiday shopping is a top source of stress for many of us. Four ways to set a budget and spend with intention this season.
8 Tips for Healthy Holiday Nutrition
You are in control of how you nourish your body, even during the holidays. Eight simple tips to enjoy the season without derailing your goals.