The holidays are supposed to feel joyful—but for many people, they bring stress, pressure, and emotional overwhelm. This blog explores why the season can feel so heavy, how family dynamics and expectations impact your well-being, and practical ways to stay grounded. If the holidays feel hard this year, you’re not alone—and support is available.

Introduction: The Self-Help Spiral It’s 11:47 p.m. You’re lying in bed, phone glowing in the dark, scrolling through another reel that promises “5 ways to stop overthinking” or “How emotionally strong people handle stress.” You’ve already read the books. You’ve saved the quotes. You’ve journaled, breathed, reframed, manifested, and talked yourself through it more times than you can count. And yet—here you are. Still tense. Still overwhelmed. Still feeling like something isn’t