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Tips to Navigate the Holiday Season with Self-Love: A Practical Guide
Does the holiday season stress you out? If so, this podcast is for you! In today’s episode we’re taking a practical yet irreverent look at how to navigate the holiday season as self-lovingly as humanly possible. AKA how to NOT lose your sh*t! With relatable anecdotes and actionable tips, I’m reminding you that you have the power to navigate family gatherings, overwhelming responsibilities, and the pressure of gift-giving while staying true to yourself. From managing meltdowns to reframing triggered emotions, we’re talking tips and tactics to take control of your holiday experience and prioritize self-care. If you’re working to embrace imperfection, set boundaries, and find joy in the midst of holiday chaos, this is an episode for you.
Topics we’re chatting about:
Embracing self-love and authenticity during the holiday season.
Navigating family gatherings and holiday stress without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Differentiate between being 'triggered' and 'activated' during stressful situations.
Create a personalized holiday experience and devise a concrete plan to handle challenges. Understand the importance of self-care and forward planning during the holiday season.
Four concrete and practical strategies to navigate the holiday season.
Understand the concept of a 'shit hits the fan' holiday toolkit, which includes a list of potential stressors and strategies to cope with them.
Understand the importance of advocating for oneself and strengthening the self-love muscle.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro: Survive the holiday season with self-love.
[00:02:57] The big set up.
[00:05:21] The goal is to stay self-loving and stay YOU. What this means and why it matters?
[00:07:26] Triggered vs Activated: Understanding the difference and why that matters.
[00:11:40] The difference between having a REACTIVE or a PROACTIVE experience in life.
[00:16:32] The importance of having a PROACTIVE holiday experience. Creating your Action Plan.
[00:18:42] Strategy One: Define what the holiday needs to be for YOU.
[00:22:00] Strategy Two: Give yourself the tools you need.
[00:23:58] Four steps to make a toolkit to prepare for holidays.
[00:29:00] Strategy Three: Practice boundaries and use “boundary scripts” to set yourself up for success.
[00:32:58] Practice self-forgiveness.
Visit my blog for downloadable worksheets mentioned this episode!
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By Sarah SaporaDoes the holiday season stress you out? If so, this podcast is for you! In today’s episode we’re taking a practical yet irreverent look at how to navigate the holiday season as self-lovingly as humanly possible. AKA how to NOT lose your sh*t! With relatable anecdotes and actionable tips, I’m reminding you that you have the power to navigate family gatherings, overwhelming responsibilities, and the pressure of gift-giving while staying true to yourself. From managing meltdowns to reframing triggered emotions, we’re talking tips and tactics to take control of your holiday experience and prioritize self-care. If you’re working to embrace imperfection, set boundaries, and find joy in the midst of holiday chaos, this is an episode for you.
Topics we’re chatting about:
Embracing self-love and authenticity during the holiday season.
Navigating family gatherings and holiday stress without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Differentiate between being 'triggered' and 'activated' during stressful situations.
Create a personalized holiday experience and devise a concrete plan to handle challenges. Understand the importance of self-care and forward planning during the holiday season.
Four concrete and practical strategies to navigate the holiday season.
Understand the concept of a 'shit hits the fan' holiday toolkit, which includes a list of potential stressors and strategies to cope with them.
Understand the importance of advocating for oneself and strengthening the self-love muscle.
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro: Survive the holiday season with self-love.
[00:02:57] The big set up.
[00:05:21] The goal is to stay self-loving and stay YOU. What this means and why it matters?
[00:07:26] Triggered vs Activated: Understanding the difference and why that matters.
[00:11:40] The difference between having a REACTIVE or a PROACTIVE experience in life.
[00:16:32] The importance of having a PROACTIVE holiday experience. Creating your Action Plan.
[00:18:42] Strategy One: Define what the holiday needs to be for YOU.
[00:22:00] Strategy Two: Give yourself the tools you need.
[00:23:58] Four steps to make a toolkit to prepare for holidays.
[00:29:00] Strategy Three: Practice boundaries and use “boundary scripts” to set yourself up for success.
[00:32:58] Practice self-forgiveness.
Visit my blog for downloadable worksheets mentioned this episode!