Escaping The Grip of The Holiday Blues

About The Host:

SheRonda Berry is a Registered Nurse turned Holistic Health and Wellness Coach. She is the host of the All Things Cultivated podcast, where she helps listeners cultivate a Christ-centered life of health, wealth, and wholeness.

Summary:

In this episode, Coach NuBerry explores cultivating joy during the holiday season and beating the holiday blues. She acknowledges triggers that can cause stress and sadness during this time. She also emphasizes the importance of being fully present and addresses the power of embracing and expressing emotions. She encourages listeners to let go of perfectionism focusing on quality over quantity. Lastly, she provides practical tips for avoiding the holiday blues, i.e., creating new traditions, practicing gratitude, and connecting with loved ones virtually.

Key Takeaways:

1. Financial stress during the holidays can be alleviated by creating a budget and sticking to it.
2. Loneliness can be combated by taking a break from social media and volunteering to help others.
3. Permitting yourself to feel is crucial during the holiday season, but it's important to pursue joy and happiness actively.
4. Letting go of perfectionism and embracing imperfections can create a more joyful holiday experience.
5. Quality time and meaningful conversations with loved ones can help combat the holiday blues.
6. Virtual celebrations and connecting with distant loved ones can create a sense of connection and joy during the holidays.

Quotes:

• "The holidays aren't always the picture-perfect postcard. It's okay not to be okay during this time." - Coach NuBerry
• "Permitting ourselves to feel is a gift we often forget. It's crucial during the holidays to embrace the full spectrum of emotions." - Coach NuBerry
• "Letting go of perfectionism casts a shadow over your joy during the holidays. Embrace imperfections and focus on quality over quantity." - Coach NuBerry
• "Practicing gratitude is particularly poignant during the holidays. It can rewire the brain for happiness and counteract the holiday blues." - Coach NuBerry

Chapters:

0:00:00 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of cultivating joy during the holidays
0:02:29 | Unpacking the triggers of holiday blues: financial stress and loneliness
0:04:33 | Tips for managing financial stress: create a budget, stick to it
0:07:26 | Tips for managing loneliness: take a break from social media, volunteer
0:12:30 | Give yourself permission to feel, but actively pursue joy
0:13:44 | Let go of perfectionism during the holidays
0:15:26 | Embracing imperfections and changing holiday traditions
0:17:38 | Creating new traditions and being present in the moment
0:20:43 | Gratitude rewires the brain for happiness and counters holiday blues
0:24:08 | Quality time and meaningful conversations during the holidays
0:26:14 | Virtual celebrations and creative ideas for connecting with loved ones
0:29:50 | Tips and advice for dealing with holiday blues
0:30:23 | Cultivating joy in small meaningful moments
0:31:07 | Closing remarks and contact information

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