As the holidays approach, I hear the same question again and again:
How do I hold it all together when everything feels like a priority?
In this episode, I share gentle, practical encouragement for navigating holiday stress, overwhelm, and busy seasons — without trying to do more or chase perfection.
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I also share a personal story from recent travel and family time, and how the practices I teach helped me stay grounded, present, and resilient — even when schedules were full, routines were disrupted, and my energy wasn’t perfect.
If you’re feeling stressed, scattered, overwhelmed, or burned out during the holidays, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do everything to be effective or well.
Grace, clarity, and forward motion still count — especially in full, demanding seasons like this.
Episodes to support what you need right now:
If joy feels buried under pressure → More Joy, Less Pressure [Episode 32]
If you need a mental reset → A Quick Path to Stress Relief [Episode 33]
If stress is running the show → Effects of Stress and How to Deal With It [Episode 21]
If your mind is stretched or scattered → Improving Your Mental Performance in a Snap [Episode 34]
If family time makes you feel like an outlier → Getting Comfortable with Being Different [Episode 28]
If holiday conversations turn political → Seize This Superpower [Episode 31]
If you want conversations to be calmer and more effective → The Neuroscience of Motivation [Episodes 36, 37, 38]
If you’re carrying too much and need support → Master the Art of Asking [Episode 43]
If healthy habits feel harder than usual → Keep Your Mental Energy High During the Holidays [Episode 15]
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Keywords
holiday stress, overwhelm, burnout, prioritization, mental energy, leadership, self-care, healthy habits, stress management, high performers
