443 | The Holidays DON’T Have to Be Stressful and Exhausting. Holiday Resets: Refreshing Your Mind, Home & Energy This Season

Affirmations for Black Girls

Tyra The Creative

Mental Health, Self-improvement, Education, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

It’s never too late in the year for a reset. As we enter December, this episode explores how resetting your space, routine, and mindset can help you fall in love with your life again; just in time for the holiday season. From mental resets that quiet your mind, to social resets that protect your energy, to creating little rituals that make any space feel like home, even if it’s not yours, this episode is packed with practical ways to make the holidays feel grounding and restorative.

This week’s Affirmation is: “My joy begins with the choices I make today.”

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3 Biggest Takeaways

Slowing down doesn’t mean you’re lazy or falling behind.
Even the smallest actions can reignite joy.
You can start fresh any time.

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0:00.0	Y'all, hosting my daddy in L.A. last week taught me one thing. My apartment was not as holiday ready as I thought it was.
0:09.2	Nothing will expose your space faster than hosting a parent. Okay. So I did what any responsible girl would do.
0:15.4	I grabbed my laptop and I ran straight to Wayfair. And baby, they understood the assignment as they always do. Wayfair truly has everything when you're doing that last-minute holiday sprucing and trying to finish your gift list at the same time. Amen. I'm talking about bedding and linens for the guest room, functional furniture for the living room, kitchen essentials for hosting dinner, storage solutions for seasonal decor, kids room updates, all of it y'all.
0:39.1	You can shop by vibe, by room, by budget, okay? And I think you'll find something for your
0:45.1	every need this season. One of my friends just refreshed her bedroom with a Wayfair headboard
0:50.4	and a cozy comforter set. It was fast shipping. It was great quality.
0:54.3	And apparently the price was too good to pass up. I need to ask her for the details on that. So maybe it might be time for me to do a bedroom refresh too. What do y'all think? What do y'all think? Anywho, get last minute holiday essentials, gifts for your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for way less. Head to wayfair.com right now to shop
1:12.6	all things home. That's w-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com. Wayfair, every style, every home. Okay, does your
1:21.4	brain just refuse to clock out at the end of the day? Like, you're trying to relax, but your
1:27.2	thoughts are still doing overtime.
1:30.2	Yeah, that's me.
1:31.3	Okay?
1:31.7	I'm learning that when my mind is moving a mile a minute, sometimes the best thing I can do is
1:37.2	pause, breathe, and reach for a little support to slow everything down.
1:44.0	Palm is the number one app for sleep and meditation and it's here to help you feel better.
1:49.1	They've got guided meditations to help with stress, focus, and build real deal healthy habits.
1:54.8	But my personal favorite y'all, the sleep stories and the calming music that helped me knock out fast and naturally.
2:01.8	They even have expert-led talks on everything from grief to self-esteem to nurturing healthy
2:07.0	relationships.
2:08.4	It's a great support system resource for your mind, your heart, and your whole lifestyle.
2:13.0	No wonder Calm has over 2 million five-star reviews, okay?
2:16.8	Now, I have a challenge for y'all. Download the calm
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