Jackie had always prided herself on being a patient, calm person. But recently, something was off. She found herself snapping at her kids, losing patience with her husband, and feeling short with her coworkers. She couldn’t put her finger on what was causing it, but it seemed to be getting worse. One day, while scrolling…

Remember the game Candyland? It’s one of those classic childhood board games where you travel along a colorful path to the ultimate prize: the big candy castle. But along the way, there are these black dots—places where you can get stuck for what feels like an eternity until you draw the right color card to…

The holiday season is often portrayed as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it’s a time of stress, anxiety, and pressure. A woman walks into the mall to start her Christmas shopping when suddenly, a wave of dread washes over her. Her hands sweat, her heart races, and she feels like…

“I can’t believe he just broke up with me!” Anna exclaims as she heads for the ice cream, ready to indulge in stress eating. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Stress eating, or turning to comfort foods when we’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, is a common reaction. And during the holidays, with an abundance…

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