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 ...

Most of us feel that life rushes forward at light speed, leaving us distracted and hurried as we attend to never-ending to-do lists. To counteract the sensation of time racing by, we try to seek ways ...

For many of us, this was a year in which we lost people dear to us. The finality of that is haunting. I was once asked by a friend, if I could have one thing, what would it be. The answer was simply ...

How often do you find yourself thinking about the next meeting while you're still in the current one? Or scrolling through emails during a family dinner? In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to ...

In a world obsessed with material gifts, the true essence of love and care lies in offering our presence. Time, attention, and genuine connection are invaluable, far surpassing any material possession ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Did you get or give a lot of “presents” for the holidays? Did you give or get a lot of “gifts”? And what’s the ...

“This Christmas is just so different... This is the first Christmas I won’t be going home... This is the first Christmas the kids won’t see their grandparents... I don’t know what it’s going to look ...