Ep. 40 - How We Process Big Feelings During the Holidays

Barb Knows Best

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt

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🗓️ 22 November 2022

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Episode Notes:

Go into the holidays with plan.
Set an intention with the feelings you want to feel.

Eight Simple Self-Care Practices for the Holidays:

If you are feeling stressed, give yourself permission to stop.
Stop – Breath – Begin Again
If you are feeling overwhelmed, remember to breathe.
If you are feeling lonely, remind yourself that you can be your own best company. If you have down time or alone time, take advantage of it by starting to cultivate the very best relationship with yourself.
If you are feeling confused , journal your thoughts when you need some clarity on decisions you have to make.
If you are feeling frustrated, move your body.
If you are feeling angry, find those activities that bring you joy.
If you feel distracted, practice being present.
If you feel disappointed, practice gratitude.

References Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

Self-Care Practices for the Holidays by Michelle Maros

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0:00.0	Hello everyone. Hello friends welcome back to Barb knows best the
0:16.6	podcast. Hi mom. Hi Michelle it's a great day to be here I'm your co-host Michelle
0:21.5	Marros and as per usual we have the lovely peaceful barbed
0:26.2	across the table in your living rooms ready to chat.
0:30.4	That's why I love this so much it's like sitting in our living rooms together.
0:33.2	Same but different but same. So I hope you all are comfortable for this one. This is going to be...
0:38.2	Buckle up and dive right in. Yeah. And it's perfect timing.
0:41.9	It is because tis the season to be a lot of things and when this podcast will be released,
0:52.0	we'll be in the week of Thanksgiving.
0:56.0	Thanksgiving here in the United States and then we move right into all the other December holidays.
1:01.0	All of the season's greetings and I don't think it's any
1:06.9	surprise to anyone if you've been listening to this podcast for any period of time
1:10.9	or if you've been following us for any period of time that family stuff
1:14.4	for us is a bit wonky right now and we've talked very often about the difficult dynamics that holiday gatherings can bring up.
1:26.2	And we've had multiple, multiple requests
1:30.0	from you all on really how to manage different difficult family dynamics in general but especially in the holidays.
1:38.2	So this week we are dedicated to making your holidays feel a little less chaotic and more jolly.
1:46.7	Tis the season to be jolly.
1:49.2	Gobble gobble gobble gobble.
1:51.1	Why just look at me like that.
1:53.7	You're so funny.
1:55.7	That's cute.
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