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Episode Synopsis
Finding Your Holiday Sweet Spot: Navigating Traditions, Boundaries, and Well-beingIn this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss how to find your 'holiday sweet spot' by avoiding the pitfalls of traditions, managing expectations, and maintaining boundaries. They address common holiday stressors such as weight gain, family obligations, and financial pressures, and provide practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and making conscious choices. The episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional well-being during the holiday season and offers actionable steps for listeners to create a more enjoyable and balanced holiday experience.01:00 Defining the Holiday Sweet Spot01:25 Common Holiday Stressors: Weight, Boundaries, and Finances03:13 Navigating Family Expectations and Traditions06:03 Practical Tips for Holiday Wellbeing06:42 Real-Life Examples and Personal Stories09:08 Setting Boundaries and Creating New Traditions10:24 Managing Holiday Stress and Maintaining Health18:36 Holiday Anxiety and Sugar Cookies20:32 Navigating Gift Exchanges22:11 Reimagining Holiday Traditions27:43 Focusing on Relationships Over Food31:14 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care33:07 Action Steps for a Joyful HolidayWe'd love to hear from you! Please leave topic requests or comments!😓🆓Download the Free Guide - Stop Worrying Start Living; 3 Stress-Busting Moves to Lighten Your Load ☮️🆓Download the Free Guide - Energy! Grind vs. Flow 🆓Download the Free Guide - Unlock your 'Want To' Factor: Your First Step To Releasing Unwanted Habits💁🏼♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio#SHIFTHAPPENSPODCAST
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