Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 55 - 'Tis the season to be selfirst is now LIVE!

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide

So often the holiday season is positioned as being the season of selflessness, but as we've discussed in previous episode, "selflessness" actually costs everyone their needs in the long run. But there is a better way, so today we're sharing that 'tis the season to be selfirst..fa la la la la la la la laaaa....and how by being selfirst this holiday season it will benefit EVERYONE'S needs more!

• How to get access to ALL of the holiday episodes right now (so you can get the information in time to help you through most of the holidays)
• What is and is NOT your responsibility around the holidays
• The difference between needs and desires around the holidays
• How the process of co-creation can actually BE the gift
• How to communicate with others when you'd like to do things different to the traditions we've held
• The importance of not sacrificing your, or your dependent's needs to meet other people's desires or for 'tradition'
• How to co-create something that works for everyone
• The importance of boundaries and deal breakers during the season
• What is Selfirst and how does it apply to the holidays?
• How to celebrate solo in a Selfirst way
• How it's OK if holiday celebrations change year to year
• How to release yourself of the guilt of not pleasing everyone during the holidays
• How to not feel obligated to please the family hierarchy and traditions during the holidays
• The importance of ensuring adaptable traditions that work for your immediate family unit
• Why you don't want to set your children up for the same struggles you've had around the holidays
• How you can creation emotion-based traditions that can create new experiences each year
• How to set boundaries if you don't have children or a partner to use as an excuse

The Selfirst Episode is Episode 2 - The Wisdom of Joe Tribbiani

The Selfrist Series is Episodes 20-22 - What is Selfirst? Let's get specific…, The difference between doing harm and not meeting needs that were never your responsibility and A safe space vs a comfortable space, how a comfortable space can actually cost your needs

Our Guilt and Shame Series is Episodes 43-45 - The difference between guilt and shame, That's not guilt, it's shame in disguise and That's not guilt, its an attempt at manipulating your humanity

The Apology Series is Episodes 15-17 - When an apology actually damages needs, How to apologise (and why sorry isn't enough) and What to do when you're waiting for an apology that will never come

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