There are plenty of reasons why the holidays are stressful. It’s so prevalent in our culture that last year, the New York Times published "How Actually to Enjoy the Holidays." Starting as early as ...

The older I get, the less I tend to care about gifts and the more interested I have become in presence. This is, admittedly, an unusual distinction, so let me see if I can explain. When using the term ...

In today’s fast-paced world, people often believe that love and care can be expressed through gifts. We buy things for birthdays, anniversaries, or festivals to make others happy. But the truth is, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the holiday season, stress is elevated for many. Financial pressures, gift-giving anxiety, grief and loneliness, family ...

A story that I once heard pops into my mind every Christmas/Winter holiday season. It goes something like this: A father is preparing for his first Christmas season as a widower. It’s hard to think of ...

Your browser does not support the video element. My 20s and 30s have been riddled with invitations — weekends booked with bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and ...

Being present is a phrase often used. It is a concept and, more importantly, an experience that I feel is essential to living a fuller life. As an existential-humanistic psychotherapist, I view ...

We have just passed through another Black Friday. It is that one day after Thanksgiving when the stores at the malls open at 6 a.m. and stay open until midnight. It's Black Friday because retail ...