The holiday season often brings a swirl of emotions. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable emotions can often overwhelm the joy we want to embrace. Many people experience tension around grief, traditions, gift-giving, and expectations. Navigating these challenges means finding ways to honor grief, fostering meaningful connections with healthy boundaries, and using gratitude as a tool not a weapon. The reflections in this episode offer guidance for moving through the season with greater intentionality. You don't have to be perfect to create the holiday experience you want.
In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some holiday reflections for navigating grief, gifts, and gratitude with intention and mindfulness.
Some of what I explore in this episode includes:
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LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:
Loving Yourself Through Grief with Lisa Zawrotny
Reclaiming Humanity Through Grief
Navigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki Smith
Accessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond Individualism
Bonus Episode: Seven Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
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