The holidays are just around the corner, and while they are a time of joy, they can also bring on anxiety and distress—especially if you are struggling in your relationship with food. In this episode, Sarah and Maria share their personal experiences in handling Christmas stress previously and how it's different now.
As we enter the holiday season, the theme to move forward with is acceptance; acceptance of what happens and acceptance of how you react to it. Life will flow however it's meant to be, and there is no right or wrong. You have permission to expend less energy trying to change, and instead embrace change as it naturally comes.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Why the holidays can feel draining and stressful.
- The conflicting, tormenting feelings Sarah once dealt with during Christmas.
- What happens when we feel like we need to control everything.
- Why goals are good, but attachment to the outcome can be harmful.
- How our minds create an image of what's going to happen based on our beliefs.
- The human tendency to lean towards whatever our mind thinks will bring us joy.
- The nonsense of feeling like you need to be a perfect person.
- How whole-hearted acceptance can help you navigate the holidays (and beyond).
- The worry experiences will repeat themselves and being open to something different.
- The difference between liking something and accepting something.
- Where you shouldn't be expending your energy.
- The unexpected ways change can show up in your life.
- What happens when you spend all your energy trying to change a habit.
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