With the holidays come mixed emotions, such as happiness, anxiousness, gratitude, loneliness, excitement, dread, and more. It is like a ticking bomb that we peek at around the corner that can either explode in mayhem or fizzle out. In this episode, we talk about how the holidays bring joy and negative emotions. No matter where you are or with whom you celebrate, the holidays bring out these feelings year after year. These micro-negative feelings build up as the holidays draw near and cause anxiety. We talk about paradigms, growth, and expectations surrounding the holidays. We also give you tips on setting boundaries, creating a safety plan, and empowering others to be part of your safety plan for a more enjoyable holiday experience.
Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly recommend listening to them as well:
#140 - You Are Not Defined By Your Trauma - apple.co/3gGMWkC
#28 - Family Dynamics: Prep Work You Need - Holiday Edition - apple.co/3gKsqiP
#23 - How To Set Boundaries - apple.co/3EPTq8W
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Show notes:
[3:00] Thrive through the holidays
[5:27] We're hyper-aware of the holidays that are coming around
[8:48] The guilt trips
[11:55] Antithesis of growth
[14:14] The holidays don't have to be a traumatizing and re-traumatizing experience
[20:16] Setting intentions and boundaries, and a holiday safety plan
[25:30] Proactive family leadership
[28:42] You’re not alone
[31:04] Outro
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