by Dr. Nicole Issa | Jan 5, 2026
Set Goals to Ease Anxiety and Lift Your Mood The start of a new year often brings mixed emotions. For some, it feels hopeful and motivating but for others, it can be filled with anxiety and self-doubt. The pressure to “do better this year” can feel like the world on...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Dec 22, 2025
As the temperatures drop, a lot of people notice a shift in their emotional wellbeing. Winter can be a beautiful season with cozy evenings, festive lights, and time spent indoors with loved ones. But for some, it also brings low mood, irritability, anxiety, and lack...
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 | 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...
by Dr. Nicole Issa | Nov 10, 2025
If you’re reading this, and you’re experiencing anxiety, feeling low all the time, overwhelmed or constantly worried, we have some suggestions that might help you. When you’re juggling work, family, commitments and everything has to be done now, it’s incredibly...
