What if you could truly enjoy the holiday season by setting effective boundaries and prioritizing your well-being? In this insightful episode of The unPerfected Pod, hosts Brooke and Meghan delve into the challenges that come with the holiday season, such as overcommitment, grief, and loneliness. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding boundaries, emphasizing that they should foster connection rather than isolation. Meghan shares her practical advice on managing mental health, understanding codependency, and maintaining self-care routines. She highlights the importance of clear communication, emotional intelligence, and being intentional with time and activities to create joyful and meaningful holiday experiences. Tune in to this episode as Meghan provides listeners tips on prioritizing your needs, embracing small changes, and seeking professional support to navigate holiday stress effectively!   Highlights 00:00 - 02:02 Introducing Meghan Olson ·        We welcome Meghan Olson ·        Their struggles with technical setups. ·        Dealing with such obstacles. 02:03 - 16:31 Codependency During the Holidays ·        Overwhelming tasks and the pressures of holiday expectations. ·        Grief and loneliness from lost loved ones or distant relationships. ·        Misconceptions about boundaries, focusing on personal actions rather than controlling others. ·        Importance of clear communication when establishing boundaries. ·        Positive impacts of setting boundaries, including reduced guilt and healthier relationships. 16:32 - 21:13 Redefining Your Holiday Experience ·        The prevalence of codependent behaviors, particularly among women who feel the need to manage others' emotions and maintain harmony. ·        Codependency is not just about seeking validation but also includes the less obvious 'rescuer' mentality. ·        Recognizing and separating one's self-worth from the emotional states of others, particularly during stressful times like the holidays. ·        How workaholism can also be a form of codependency. 21:14 - 25:29 Setting Boundaries for a Joyful Holiday ·        Codependency during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection. ·        They encourage individuals to question why they feel obligated to meet others' expectations. ·        Reassess your holiday traditions to align with their own values and desires. ·        The struggle of trying to please everyone, leading to stress and resentment. ·        Reflecting on what personally matters most during the holidays to create a more fulfilling and less burdensome experience. 25:30 - 37:28 Finding Joy in Solitude ·        Establishing clear boundaries to avoid burnout, such as limiting social commitments and budgeting. ·        Taking baby steps to reduce stress by setting time limits for family visits and cutting back on pressure-inducing traditions. ·        Recognizing the importance of genuine downtime and self-care, particularly for women and mothers. ·        Emphasizing the need for free time without responsibilities and ensuring personal decompression. ·        Addressing the emotional challenges of processing grief and the societal pressures of holiday expectations while highlighting the value of simplifying and prioritizing personal needs. 37:29 - 43:43 Final Thoughts and Embracing Your Unique Holiday Journey ·        Strategies for managing emotions and setting boundaries during the holiday season. ·        Allowing yourself to feel emotions without running from them: Being intentional about honoring traditions or creating new ones, Focusing on activities that bring personal joy even without a large family network, Avoiding harmful comparisons to others' seemingly perfect holiday experiences, and Emphasizing the importance of kindness and inner peace. ·        Boundaries for mental health and suggests practical steps for maintaining an intentional holiday season.   Join the unPerfected Mastermind and connect with your feminine side.   Tweetable Quotes:  "Boundaries are meant to be a bridge, not a wall." – Meghan Olson "Just because it's the right thing doesn't mean that it's the easiest thing. "– Meghan Olson "The biggest thing to know is that boundaries are not for other people. They're for you."– Meghan Olson   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes Sign up for my FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass! https://brookejean.squarespace.com/perfectionism-detox DOORS NOW OPEN for the Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass! https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action https://brookejean.squarespace.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Meghan Olson through her: Website: The Unperfected Team LinkedIn: Meghan Olson Calendly: Schedule a meeting with Meghan   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected

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