by Dr. Nicole Issa | Dec 15, 2025
For many professionals, especially those in leadership or customer-facing industries, the holiday season can feel less like a break and more like another deadline. It’s common to hear people say, “I’ll rest when things calm down,” or “I’ll recharge in the new year.”...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Dec 8, 2025
Expectations are a natural part of relationships. Families have them, workplaces rely on them, and society uses them to define what “success” or “normal” looks like. But when someone feels more responsible for meeting other people’s expectations than honoring their...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Dec 1, 2025
The holiday season is often described as joyful, magical, and full of celebration. Yet for some, this time of year can bring stress, emotional triggers, and relationship problems especially within families. Family gatherings can create opportunities for connecting...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Nov 29, 2025
For those with a hectic lifestyle the notion of “just catching up on sleep later” can become a pattern of thought rather than a back-up plan. Yet the cost of repeated or chronic poor sleep is more than simply feeling tired the next day. It has real consequences for...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Nov 17, 2025
In recent years, we’ve observed a notable shift in how stress and burnout manifest across generations. The experience of a young professional today isn’t the same as it was for someone a decade or two ago and that matters for both individuals and those who manage...
