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Handle the Holiday Stress without Losing Your Cool or Numbing Out
In this episode of the Find Your More podcast, Cassie Woods dives into the challenging aspects of the holiday season. She begins by sharing her own personal experiences with December birthdays, Christmas, New Year's, and the emotional weight of anniversaries. Cassie acknowledges the pressures and chaos many people feel during this time and offers a practical strategy for managing triggers.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Triggers: Cassie discusses why the holiday season can be particularly triggering for parents. The combination of heightened emotions, clutter, disrupted routines, and financial stress can lead to feelings of overwhelm and frustration.
The Need for Control: Cassie explores how a lack of control over certain situations can trigger negative responses. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing this trigger and understanding its impact.
Simple Strategy: Cassie introduces a simple yet powerful strategy for managing triggers—naming your feelings. She advises listeners to vocalize their emotions when they begin to feel overwhelmed or tense. This practice can help create awareness, encourage reflection, and lead to intentional responses.
Improved Communication: Cassie encourages open communication, suggesting that individuals express their feelings and needs to family members or partners. By sharing what they're experiencing, people can better support one another during challenging times.
Closing Thoughts:
Cassie wraps up the episode by reminding listeners that they're not alone in their struggles during the holiday season. She hopes this episode provides valuable tools and resources for coping with triggers and maintaining a sense of intentionality during this intense time of the year.
If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a friend who may also benefit from these strategies and insights. Cassie looks forward to connecting with you in the next episode.
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By Cassie WoodsIn this episode of the Find Your More podcast, Cassie Woods dives into the challenging aspects of the holiday season. She begins by sharing her own personal experiences with December birthdays, Christmas, New Year's, and the emotional weight of anniversaries. Cassie acknowledges the pressures and chaos many people feel during this time and offers a practical strategy for managing triggers.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Triggers: Cassie discusses why the holiday season can be particularly triggering for parents. The combination of heightened emotions, clutter, disrupted routines, and financial stress can lead to feelings of overwhelm and frustration.
The Need for Control: Cassie explores how a lack of control over certain situations can trigger negative responses. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing this trigger and understanding its impact.
Simple Strategy: Cassie introduces a simple yet powerful strategy for managing triggers—naming your feelings. She advises listeners to vocalize their emotions when they begin to feel overwhelmed or tense. This practice can help create awareness, encourage reflection, and lead to intentional responses.
Improved Communication: Cassie encourages open communication, suggesting that individuals express their feelings and needs to family members or partners. By sharing what they're experiencing, people can better support one another during challenging times.
Closing Thoughts:
Cassie wraps up the episode by reminding listeners that they're not alone in their struggles during the holiday season. She hopes this episode provides valuable tools and resources for coping with triggers and maintaining a sense of intentionality during this intense time of the year.
If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a friend who may also benefit from these strategies and insights. Cassie looks forward to connecting with you in the next episode.