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Festive Perfectionism - Finding Joy in the Imperfections
Do you feel the pressure to have a 'perfect' Christmas?
In this episode, I discuss the concept of festive perfectionism.
This refers to the pressure people put on themselves to achieve a perfect holiday period with perfect crafts, baking, decorations, and activities.
I share tips on how to let go of this pressure and embrace imperfections to find joy and connection in the holidays. Plus I encourage listeners to evaluate what really serves them during the holiday season and to allow themselves to not do everything perfectly.
00:00 Introduction to Festive Perfectionism
01:33 Observations on the Rise of Festive Perfectionism
03:30 Areas of Festive Perfectionism
04:11 Crafts: Embracing Imperfections
05:53 Baking: Tolerating Mess and Imperfection
07:39 Decorating the Tree: Letting Go of Symmetry
08:46 Activities and Days Out: Avoiding Overstretching
09:30 Conclusion: Choosing What to Perfect
To calm the overwhelm you might feel right now, download this free worksheet, Calm the Overwhelm: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/calm
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By Michaela Thomas
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Do you feel the pressure to have a 'perfect' Christmas?
In this episode, I discuss the concept of festive perfectionism.
This refers to the pressure people put on themselves to achieve a perfect holiday period with perfect crafts, baking, decorations, and activities.
I share tips on how to let go of this pressure and embrace imperfections to find joy and connection in the holidays. Plus I encourage listeners to evaluate what really serves them during the holiday season and to allow themselves to not do everything perfectly.
00:00 Introduction to Festive Perfectionism
01:33 Observations on the Rise of Festive Perfectionism
03:30 Areas of Festive Perfectionism
04:11 Crafts: Embracing Imperfections
05:53 Baking: Tolerating Mess and Imperfection
07:39 Decorating the Tree: Letting Go of Symmetry
08:46 Activities and Days Out: Avoiding Overstretching
09:30 Conclusion: Choosing What to Perfect
To calm the overwhelm you might feel right now, download this free worksheet, Calm the Overwhelm: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/calm