The day after Thanksgiving can bring up a lot — relief, heaviness, joy, sadness, or a mix of everything all at once. If today feels tender, quiet, or emotionally messy, nothing is wrong with you. Sending love to those who are... ✨ Coming down from the stress of hosting ✨ Feeling the sting of loneliness even after being surrounded by people ✨ Navigating complicated family dynamics ✨ Missing someone deeply ✨ Exhausted from doing the emotional labor ✨ Grieving the holiday they wished they had ✨ Holding it together for everyone else ✨ Simply trying to find their footing today Wherever you are, however you feel — you are allowed to honor your experience, and I see you 🫶 🧠 One gentle CBT tip: try naming what you’re feeling instead of judging it. A simple “I’m feeling ___, and that’s okay” can shift you out of self-blame and into compassion. I’m sending you gentleness, grounding, and the reminder that you are not alone in this. Follow @drrachelnyc . . . #mindsetshift #cbttips #mentalhealthmatters #selfcompassion #cbttools #whenlifehappensbook