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Holiday Burnout? Stop Treating December Like a Competitive Sport | Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep.11
Struggling with holiday burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks on your to-do list this December? You are not alone. We have somehow convinced ourselves that the holidays aren't just a season, but a competitive sport where we are trying to "gold medal" in baking, wrapping, and crying in the car.
In this episode, Rhonda breaks down the absolute absurdity of the things we do to ourselves in the name of holiday spirit. From the deep regret of the "unpaid internship" that is the Elf on the Shelf , to the "hostage negotiation" of taking a family holiday photo, we are keeping it real. If you are ready to stop trying to win every event and actually survive the holidays with your sanity intact, this episode is your permission slip to lower the bar.
We also discuss why "numbing out" by doomscrolling in the pantry is a sign of overwhelm, and how to use the Paced App to reclaim your peace.
In This Episode:
(00:00) - Why December feels like a competitive sport and the "Holiday Triathlon"
(01:39) - The Elf on the Shelf Regret: Why it becomes a panic attack at 11:30 PM
(03:33) - The Holiday Card Photo: Why it’s basically a hostage negotiation
(05:23) - Stop Doomscrolling: Using the Paced App to numb out less and rest more
(07:12) - The Baking Guilt Trap: Why "outsourcing" cookies is a system, not laziness
(10:34) - The Wrapping Paper Marathon: When your gifts start looking like ransom notes
Resources Mentioned:
The Paced App: A gentle pattern interrupt to help you stop doomscrolling when you are stressed. Join the waitlist at getpaced.app.
This Week's Challenge:When you feel the pressure to bake from scratch, remember: buying cookies from a local maker supports another woman's side hustle and keeps your kitchen clean. That is not lazy; that is a system.
🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA
Website: rhondalavoie.com
The Paced App: getpaced.app
Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie
Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie
TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie
Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript.
#HolidayBurnout #MomGuilt #KeepItReal #RhondaLavoie #DecemberChaos
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By Rhonda LavoieStruggling with holiday burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks on your to-do list this December? You are not alone. We have somehow convinced ourselves that the holidays aren't just a season, but a competitive sport where we are trying to "gold medal" in baking, wrapping, and crying in the car.
In this episode, Rhonda breaks down the absolute absurdity of the things we do to ourselves in the name of holiday spirit. From the deep regret of the "unpaid internship" that is the Elf on the Shelf , to the "hostage negotiation" of taking a family holiday photo, we are keeping it real. If you are ready to stop trying to win every event and actually survive the holidays with your sanity intact, this episode is your permission slip to lower the bar.
We also discuss why "numbing out" by doomscrolling in the pantry is a sign of overwhelm, and how to use the Paced App to reclaim your peace.
In This Episode:
(00:00) - Why December feels like a competitive sport and the "Holiday Triathlon"
(01:39) - The Elf on the Shelf Regret: Why it becomes a panic attack at 11:30 PM
(03:33) - The Holiday Card Photo: Why it’s basically a hostage negotiation
(05:23) - Stop Doomscrolling: Using the Paced App to numb out less and rest more
(07:12) - The Baking Guilt Trap: Why "outsourcing" cookies is a system, not laziness
(10:34) - The Wrapping Paper Marathon: When your gifts start looking like ransom notes
Resources Mentioned:
The Paced App: A gentle pattern interrupt to help you stop doomscrolling when you are stressed. Join the waitlist at getpaced.app.
This Week's Challenge:When you feel the pressure to bake from scratch, remember: buying cookies from a local maker supports another woman's side hustle and keeps your kitchen clean. That is not lazy; that is a system.
🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA
Website: rhondalavoie.com
The Paced App: getpaced.app
Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie
Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie
TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie
Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript.
#HolidayBurnout #MomGuilt #KeepItReal #RhondaLavoie #DecemberChaos