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December 12, 2023 14 mins

The holidays can be a tough time of year for those of us with anxiety. But there’s a way we can remove some of the stress and worry. Simply by changing the way we think about the holidays, we can lower our stress level and help us keep our calm through the holiday season.

The 6 Gifts: Filling Your Cup First So You Can Give to Others

1. The gift of lower expectations 

2. The gift of saying no 

3. The gift of healthy habits 

4. The gift of positive self-talk 

5. The gift of honoring your needs 

6. The gift of GIVING TO OTHERS 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

Calm & Sense by Wendy Leeds https://wendyleeds.com/book 

  • Prioritization Worksheet in Chapter 29
  • DIY Affirmations in Chapter 21

Take the Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson https://amzn.to/484Lnlt

MORE RESOURCES:

QUIZ: Find Out the Cost of Your Anxiety
https://wendyleeds.com/quiz

DOWNLOAD: Four Techniques to "Panic-Proof" Your Life
https://wendyleeds.com/techniques

MINI-COURSE: Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It
https://wendyleeds.com/mini-course

WAYS TO CONNECT:

I respond to every message I get, so please do reach out.

I send infrequent emails and I love to get replies from the community. 

My Facebook page is active; Instagram less so. 

I have a lot of anxiety and panic-related videos on my YouTube page:

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