Holiday time - it’s a whirlwind of family, cooking, parties and it continues for a month. You’re told you’re supposed to be feeling gratitude, happiness and togetherness but sometimes the holiday season can be anything but that. It can be fraught with difficult family dynamics, an attempt to balance work and the season’s activities and perhaps even your own perfectionism in attempting to create a Pinterest worthy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If any of this sounds familiar to you and you're somewhat dreading the upcoming holiay season, then this episode is for you! I share 4 strategies to help you: <ul> <li>Prioritize what's important</li> <li>Use a cope ahead technique to manage awkward or triggering encounters</li> <li>Schedule your non-time</li> </ul> Let's get started!   aloha, Dr. Rupa

Holiday time - it’s a whirlwind of family, cooking, parties and it continues for a month. You’re told you’re supposed to be feeling gratitude, happiness and togetherness but sometimes the holiday season can be anything but that. It can be fraught with difficult family dynamics, an attempt to balance work and the season’s activities and perhaps even your own perfectionism in attempting to create a Pinterest worthy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If any of this sounds familiar to you and you're somewhat dreading the upcoming holiay season, then this episode is for you! I share 4 strategies to help you: Prioritize what's important Use a cope ahead technique to manage awkward or triggering encounters Schedule your non-time Let's get started! aloha, Dr. Rupa

Holiday time - it’s a whirlwind of family, cooking, parties and it continues for a month. You’re told you’re supposed to be feeling gratitude, happiness and togetherness but sometimes the holiday season can be anything but that. It can be fraught with difficult family dynamics, an attempt to balance work and the season’s activities and perhaps even your own perfectionism in attempting to create a Pinterest worthy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If any of this sounds familiar to you and you're somewhat dreading the upcoming holiay season, then this episode is for you! I share 4 strategies to help you: <ul> <li>Prioritize what's important</li> <li>Use a cope ahead technique to manage awkward or triggering encounters</li> <li>Schedule your non-time</li> </ul> Let's get started! &nbsp; aloha, Dr. Rupa

4 Strategies for Managing Holiday Stress As a Perfectionist

In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.

Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully. Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.

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