3396: Dreading the Holidays? 7 Practical Ways to Get Through the Season by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis on Compassion

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🗓️ 19 November 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3396: Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis offers compassionate guidance for anyone struggling with the holiday season, encouraging mindfulness, reframing language, and finding supportive ways to navigate difficult emotions. Her practical advice helps foster a sense of control, purpose, and even enjoyment amidst holiday stressors, reminding readers that they’re not alone in their struggles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drallisonanswers.com/self-compassion/dreading-the-holidays/ Quotes to ponder: "Acknowledging how you feel this holiday season will help you better understand what you need." "This rewording acknowledges what is, but it also leaves room for something different." "Everyone else isn’t merry. And you are not alone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Living Daily. Dreading the holidays? Seven practical ways to get through the season
0:06.6	by Dr. Allison Nebus Davis of Dr. Allison Answers.com. And I'm Justin Mollick, your personal
0:12.5	narrator, reading to you every single day of the year with permission from the authors or websites.
0:17.6	It's kind of like an audiobook, but kind of not. It's a lot shorter than an audiobook,
0:21.9	and I bring you one article every day of the year. This is one of a few shows where we do that.
0:27.2	You can search for optimal living daily wherever you're hearing this to find all of our shows
0:31.5	covering different topics. Now with that, let's get right to it as we optimize your life.
0:41.0	Dreading And with that, let's get right to it as we optimize your life. Dredding the holidays, seven practical ways to get through the season by Dr. Allison
0:46.0	Nebus Davis of Dr. Allison Answers.com.
0:50.1	The holidays are just around the corner.
0:53.3	For some people, the holidays are wonderful and full of holiday cheer,
0:58.0	but for others, the holidays can be incredibly difficult. While the rest of the world seems to be
1:03.7	festive and cheerful, you're dreading what the season will bring. Maybe you feel sad or alone,
1:10.2	overwhelmed, or afraid. Or maybe you're feeling
1:13.1	overcome with grief or loneliness. Maybe you feel jealous as you see the season look merry
1:19.3	for others. Or maybe you're planning to throw the covers over your head and ignore the next month.
1:25.6	If this time of year feels hard for you, if you're dreading
1:29.2	the holidays, then you're in the right place. Because today, I'm sharing seven practical ways to
1:35.9	help you get through this holiday season. Number one, acknowledge it. You know the phrase
1:42.8	awareness is the first step? That's true with just about
1:46.3	everything, including emotions. If you have a hard time at the holidays, start by acknowledging
1:51.7	your emotions. When you dread the season, take a second to name how you're feeling. Feeling
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