Whoo, we’re riding the holiday hype train straight into the end of the year! It’s the season of joy, but let's be real, sometimes finding happiness can feel like trying to catch a unicorn in a storm. With all the suffering in the world and our daily chaos, it's easy to lose our smile somewhere in the mix.

So, here’s the fun part. Imagine creating your own happiness treasure chest—a "glimmer box," if you will. You can go digital or old-school physical with it. It's a special space where you collect things that tickle your senses when you are feeling a bit down. Whenever I have a bad day or I feel anxious, I reach for my glimmer box (I have one both digitally and physically) and it really helps ground me while putting a smile on my face. Let me walk you through this joy ride:

Ah, the holiday season – a time for joy, family, beautiful decorations, and good vibes all around. But let's be real, it can also dish out its fair share of stress and anxiety. Between the gift-shopping frenzy, family get-togethers, and the never-ending to-do lists, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in holiday chaos. But hey, don't sweat it! Some great strategies can help you keep your cool and actually savor the festive season without going all frazzled.

Here are 4 tips for handling holiday stress:

As the leaves transform from vibrant greens to a tapestry of reds and golds, many of us relish the arrival of autumn. Many of us are excited for a pumpkin spice latte and sweater weather. However, for some, this season change can bring about a shift in mood and well-being. The connection between changing seasons and mental health is subtle yet powerful.

Here are five self-care routines for the cooler seasons:

Talking about suicide is uncomfortable, it's sad, it's scary, it's not easy, but it is crucial. It could save a life. I have known a few people who have died by suicide, and it saddens me that they felt unloved, unwanted, and so tortured that the only relief they thought they could get was death.

If only someone contemplating suicide knew they could get help for their problems, the pain is temporary. If someone contemplating suicide has hope that things can get better and has future goals, then it could save their life.

In this article, I discuss how to recognize the signs and prevention strategies:

Back to school is just around the corner - I know, I know, it's already that time again! The back-to-school jitters are starting to sneak in for many kids and students. As I think about this exciting yet anxious time, I am reminded of a period when my 4-year-old son was afraid of monsters. No matter how many times I assured him that monsters aren't real, he couldn't shake off his fears. To him, monsters were as real as the fear they instilled in him.

Here are five techniques for conquering back-to-school jitters:

I am a first-generation immigrant to the United States and have struggled with identity issues growing up. I was born in Pakistan, and after a few months, I moved to Iran. After living in Iran for 2.5 years, we moved to Ireland–where we lived for seven years. In Ireland, we moved every two years and lived in Tralee, Limerick, and Dublin. I was ten years old when we moved to America. Until the age of 12, we moved every two years. Phew!

In this article you will find five tips on how to deal with identity issues:

As summer rolls around and people graduate, many stressors arise regarding college, career, and life decisions. Some of the questions I get asked are, "How can I deal with all that stress?" There is a lot of pressure on young adults to do well and excel; while a bit of pressure is beneficial, it can become overwhelming for some. So how do we deal with all these high expectations and strains of life?

Today I'll share four tips to lead a less stressful life:

We've all been there, that one coworker who gets under your skin. Even the way they say hello irks you. I once had this coworker who would steal my ideas and undermine me! I let the negativity consume me and affect my work as well. Learning and practicing some of these tips improved my work quality and relationships!

Here are five ways to deal with a problematic coworker:

My research showed that women who support other women are more successful. According to Harvard Business Review, women benefit from collaboration over competition. Countless studies have shown that women who support women are more successful in business. So then, what’s the problem? Understanding why women are not supportive of other women before going into the value of helping other women is vital.

Women often see others as rivals and see supporting them as a threat to their own success or happiness. Which is simply not true.

Women have limited representation, so women may feel that there’s limited space for women at the top, resulting in a scarcity mentality. There is enough space for all of us to win, but with a scarcity mentality, you believe the opposite.

These are four reasons women should consider supporting other women:

Is everyone hanging out without me? As Mindy Kaling likes to say. This a question many of us ask ourselves on a daily basis, especially while scrolling on social media. But don't feel disheartened! Several of us feel the same way. It is normal to feel upset when you see your friends hanging out and having a dandy ol’ time, wondering if your invite got lost in the mail. However, more times than not, it is NOT personal. How do we not take it personally and spin out of control in our thoughts about if we ever wronged someone or if something is wrong with us? So you may be wondering how to navigate through these emotions.

Well, I have ten tips on how to get a better handle on social exclusion…

New Year, New You is all the buzz this month. How exactly do you do that, though? For starters, prioritize self-care, and do you know the best kind of self-care? Therapy. Hands down, the best way to take care of your mental health and show self-love other than eating healthy and exercising is to see a therapist!

Just the other day, my friend asked me for relationship advice. While I’m no relationship expert, apart from the advanced-level relationship psychology class I took in undergrad and have read tons of literature on the subject, I having been in a healthy marriage for 7.5 years. Between personal experience, literature, and research, I have learned a few things about maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner.

Seven ways to improve your relationship with your partner: