A Mental Health Expert Tells Us How To Stay Stress-Free This Holiday Season
At Thrope Therapy, we love this definition because it reminds us that mindfulness isn’t about clearing your mind, being “perfectly calm,” or practicing for hours on end. It’s about being present with yourself, noticing your experiences without judgment, and treating yourself with compassion. One accessible way to build mindfulness is through journaling. While many people connect mindfulness with meditation, journaling offers an active, tangible way to pause, reflect, and practice presence. Writing allows you to slow down, observe your inner world, and meet your emotions with curiosity instead of criticism.
Healthy relationships don’t exist in isolation—they reflect how we see ourselves. Your self-esteem, your sense of self-worth and confidence, plays a critical role in the quality, balance, and resilience of your relationships. At Thrope Therapy, we’ve seen how strengthening self-esteem can transform the way clients engage with others, create boundaries, and foster meaningful connections
The holiday season is often painted as the “most wonderful time of the year.” Between festive meals, family gatherings, and cultural traditions, it’s a time that many look forward to. But for those in eating disorder recovery, this season can feel complicated, overwhelming, or even isolating. With so much emphasis on food, body image, and routines that get disrupted, the holidays can bring up stress and triggers that challenge even the strongest recovery journey. The good news is: you are not alone, and there are ways to approach the season with more compassion and support.
