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The Power of Simple Joys in a Busy Season
December can feel full — full of events, emotions, pressure, and expectations. Many people move through this season...
Annika Schaefer
December 14, 2025
A December Grounding Moment
Grounding helps bring the body back into a sense of steadiness. In December, when stimulation and stress run high,...
Annika Schaefer
December 12, 2025
Dementia-Friendly Holiday Tips: Creating Meaningful Moments in a Different Season
The holiday season can be beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming for individuals living with dementia — and for...
Annika Schaefer
December 10, 2025
Your December Energy Budget
The holiday season often brings more commitments than capacity. Many people feel stretched thin — emotionally,...
Annika Schaefer
December 8, 2025
A Few Openings Before Christmas: Support for the Emotional Weight of December
December often brings a mix of emotions — joy, pressure, nostalgia, stress, grief, and expectations. For many...
Annika Schaefer
December 5, 2025
For Those Carrying Loss This Season: Holding Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are often described as a time of warmth and joy — a season filled with togetherness, celebration, and...
Annika Schaefer
December 3, 2025
Enter December At Your Own Pace
The beginning of December often comes with a rush — decorations appear, invitations arrive, the pressure to prepare...
Annika Schaefer
December 1, 2025
Staying Real During the Holidays
This year, I’ve found myself indulging in something new: Christmas movies. Not the dramatic, high-budget epics, but...
Annika Schaefer
November 26, 2025
Your Brain Loves to Fill in the Blanks… Often Dramatically
Have you noticed this? You send a message to a friend and don’t hear back. Immediately your mind jumps in: “Did I...
Annika Schaefer
November 24, 2025
The Weight and Meaning of Caregiving
Caregiving is often portrayed as an act of love—and it is. But it’s also a role that demands endurance, patience,...
Annika Schaefer
November 21, 2025
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