Do you often struggle to SURVIVE holidays? In this episode of What in the Well, business and well-being coaches Angie Huber and Rebecca Rutherford talk about how it's possible to achieve balance, set proper expectations, and not just survive, but THRIVE, through any holiday or event.
Angie and Rebecca unpack Rebecca's experience of having her entire family (who are a bunch of holiday season fanatics) infected by the flu and forced to embrace the suffering during a time when everything was supposed to be merry and bright.
02:17 - How can you stay calm, kind, peaceful, and joyful during the chaos of big anticipated events?
04:48 - The definition of stress and how it relates to the "should"-ing and expectations we set
08:08 - How do you lean in and just accept the struggle?
09:18 - Angie's strategies for maintaining a better mindset during chaos
12:03 - Journaling as an outlet and reflection on how things want
13:43 - The gift you give others when you DON'T meet their expectations (especially your kids)
20:06 - The beautiful moments that occur when we let go of expectations and outcomes
22:09 - Tips for how you can create balance during the holidays
26:17 - Are you breathing? Check in with your body and honor the signals
31:18 - Finding the humor when things go sideways
34:07 - How to release yourself of the belief that what's happening is a reflection of YOU
35:27 - Key takeaways for how you can achieve balance, adjust expectations, and thrive We hope you find this useful, relatable, and entertaining! Leave us a comment and let us know how you THRIVE through major events. And don't forget to subscribe!