Are you looking forward to Christmas where life is full of wonder, love, joy and merriment? Have you got into the Christmas spirit yet? Or does Christmas fill you with dread where it feels like the worst time of the year? The season of Christmas can provoke mixed emotions for different people. The pressure to get into the spirit of Christmas, be merry, be joyful, be happy is immense. Yet, for many people, this time of year can be a painful and difficult time. As we build-up to the nostalgic and longings of the holiday period, I unpack the expectations and emotional pressures that Christmas places on many people and share three exercises to help you plan and take care of yourself during the festivities.  

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The emotional pressures and expectations that may people experience at Christmas 
• Three exercises to help you look after your emotional wellbeing during the Christmas festivities

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