December 8, 2025 • 14 mins
🎧 Show Notes
If we’re being honest, do the holidays have you feeling more scrambled than festive?
Has Ho-Ho-Ho turned into NO-NO-NO?
In this week’s episode, we revisit a fan-favorite message on why Christmas has quietly become one of the most stressful times of the year—and what you can do to stop the spiral. Between the shopping, the parties, the relatives you tolerate more than enjoy, and the financial drain that hits harder than a busted water main, it’s no wonder our stress skyrockets.
But here’s the surprising part: most of that stress isn’t coming from the outside world. It’s coming from our own “stinkin’ thinkin’”—the pressure to make everything perfect, meet everyone’s expectations, and live up to some imaginary Hallmark standard.
This episode breaks down three simple strategies to help you reclaim your sanity: real self-care, realistic expectations, and firm boundaries (yes, even with family… and your phone). If you’re ready to enjoy the season with more calm and a lot less chaos, this is your holiday reset.
If you’re ready to breathe deeper, sleep better, enjoy more, and maybe actually feel some peace on earth, this conversation is the reset you need!
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Rick (00:00):
As we find ourselves once again up to our jingle bells in
the holiday season, rushingaround, preparing for Christmas,
trying to squeeze 30 days oftasks into the next two weeks
like 20 pounds of coal into afive-pound bag.
With our stress multiplying bythe minute, our blood pressure
spiking like the stock market, Ithought it'd be a great time to
just share this message from acouple years ago, just in time
(00:23):
to help us enjoy the mostwonderful time of the year.
Sorry about the sarcasm.
Welcome to the Mind Ring podcastwith your host, hello, where
minor investments produce majorimprovements.
(00:43):
This is the place to be everyday.
Next level growth.
Hey, what's up everybody?
(01:04):
Welcome to the MindMedicPodcast.
Thanks so much for stopping in.
If you're a returning listenerand haven't done so already,
please take a minute and clickthe follow or subscribe button
and then rate and review theshow.
When you rate and review theshow, the algorithms for Apple,
Spotify, Google Podcasts,iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and
all the other platforms will seethat it's valuable and show it
(01:26):
to more people that have neverseen it before.
And hopefully it can help themtoo.
I would really, really, reallyappreciate your help sharing
this word with your friends andfamily as well.
And if you're a brand newlistener, welcome.
I hope you find something ofvalue here that helps you in
your personal or professionallife as well.
Please make sure to click thesubscribe or follow button so
you never miss another episode.
(01:46):
If you've been listening to theshow for a while, or been on
the receiving end of my dailyquote of the day emails, or
maybe just catch my posts onFacebook or LinkedIn, you know
I'm all about the quotes, right?
If you'd like to startreceiving my quote of the day
emails, there's a link in theshow notes to sign up.
It's free and you canunsubscribe at any time.
Alright, my friends, here weare again.
(02:06):
The holidays are rolling inhot, like a Walmart shopper on
Black Friday.
And somehow this most joyfultime of the year keeps turning
into the most stressful week ofour lives.
Between the shopping, theparties, the relatives you love
and the ones you just, you know,tolerate, plus watching your
bank account drain faster than abusted water mane.
Yeah, I see ya.
(02:27):
But take a breath.
Seriously.
Inhale.
Exhale.
This episode we're breakingdown how to actually enjoy the
season without losing yoursanity, your sleep, or your last
good nerve.
So pour a coffee or somethingstronger, and let's de stress
this holiday chaos together.
You know, as we entered thislast week before Christmas, I
(02:50):
think we all understand this issupposed to be the most joyful
time of year, right?
But for many people this hasbecome the most stressful time
of the year, doesn't it seem?
What with all the shopping,arranging get togethers,
anticipating or even dreadingdealing with the relatives,
trying to get all the workcaught up so you can take a few
days off, and watching thatmoney flow out of your pocket
like water from a busted maneafter a deep freeze, there are
(03:13):
many of us who extremelystressed out all day, every day,
all season long, ho ho ho myass, right?
Well, if it makes you feel anybetter, it's not just you.
And it's not just me either.
This affects more people thanyou might imagine.
I was just reading an articlefrom doctor Alan Zimmerman the
other day.
Here's a couple incrediblefacts he pointed out.
(03:34):
More than seventy five percentof adults report symptoms of
stress, including headaches,tiredness, or sleeping problems.
80% of U.S.
workers say they experiencestress on the job.
Seventy five percent ofemployees say they have more on
the job stress than they did ageneration ago.
And twenty five percent ofemployees view their jobs as the
number one stressor in theirlives.
(03:55):
And lastly, nearly half of allU.S.
adults, like fifty percent, saythat stress has negatively
affected their behavior.
In fact, problems at work aremore strongly associated with
life threatening health issuesthan any other life stressor,
even more so than financialproblems or family problems.
You'd think with all theresources and opportunities in
the US, there'd be a lot lessstress here than other places
(04:18):
around the world.
Nope.
The most stressed nations basedon a percentage of the
population who reportedexperience stress are Greece,
fifty nine percent, thePhilippines, fifty eight
percent, Albania, Iran, SriLanka, all fifty-five percent.
And it's the same number the USis.
Uganda, fifty-three percent.
Costa Rica, Rwanda, Turkey, andVenezuela, all fifty-two
(04:41):
percent.
Those are some amazingstatistics.
There is as much stress in theUS as several bankrupt, war
tone, and terrorist states.
In short, stress is extremelycommon and has skyrocketed in
recent years.
Remarkably, the main factor inour stress, regardless of where
you live in the world, it's notyour job or your family
situation, no, it's your ownstinking thinking.
(05:02):
That's right, your stress isself-induced.
No one can put stress on youbut you.
Your stress is an inner game,caused by your thoughts, your
beliefs, what you may thinkyou're supposed to do, what you
think other people think of you,or your interpretation of what
the expectations of others maybe.
I mean just think about it.
(05:23):
Worrying about whether you getthe right gift for someone,
enough gifts for your spouse orkids, who you're excluding from
getting a gift, or Christmascards.
What food or drinks to have atyour party?
Will you have enough?
Will you have somethingeveryone will like?
What parties to attend?
Which ones to skip?
Well will I piss somebody offby not going?
Should I decorate or not?
(05:44):
Tree or no tree?
The list goes on and on and on.
That's a lot to think about.
Lots of decisions to make,right?
Hell I'm getting stressed outjust thinking about this
subject.
See what I mean?
So when you break it down tothe truth, our only obligation
is to ourselves.
I know that sounds reallyselfish, but it's the truth.
(06:04):
To enjoy the time during theholidays with our families or by
ourselves, not having to makesure it's perfect for someone
else, that's the pressure or thestress we put on ourselves.
Now I know this may seem harsh,but all the people in your
personal and professional livesare not equally important.
For your own sanity, especiallyduring the holiday season,
focus on the folks who mean themost to you and get to the
(06:28):
others later.
The happiness of the rest ofthe world is not our
responsibility, period.
If you're looking for acompetitive edge for your
business or a more effectivejumpstart to your personal
development, I'll make yourfirst step super simple.
It is a fact that an incrediblenumber of the most successful
business owners, nearly half ofthe Fortune 500 companies,
(06:48):
top-earning professionalathletes, entertainers, and
industry leaders likeMicrosoft's Bill Gates, former
President Bill Clinton, OprahWinfrey, Richard Branson,
Amazon's Jeff Bezos, andSalesforce Mark Benioff, all
have one thing in common.
They all have at least onecoach, and some have several,
that they work with on aconsistent basis.
(07:08):
Someone that helps guide,mentor, and support them,
challenge them, help them setand achieve goals that move them
forward, and then hold themaccountable to follow through,
driving personal andprofessional growth.
Working with a coach has manysubstantial benefits.
Just for an example, 80% ofcoaching clients report improved
self-esteem or self-confidencethanks to coaching.
(07:29):
99% of individuals andcompanies that hire a coach
report being very satisfied, and96% would do it again.
If deep down you know it's timeto make those improvements in
your business, your personallife that you've kicked down the
road year after year, if you'retired of knowing there's a
better version of you waiting toshine, but unsure of how to
bring that version to light.
(07:49):
If you're tired of wanting toenjoy a more successful
business, but not sure how tostart, and if you don't want to
go another 12 months withoutbetter results, but you don't
want to go it alone, then takethe first step.
It's super simple.
Sometimes talking to the rightperson can make all the
difference.
Go to www.rixelover.com/slashcontact, and I'll set you up
(08:10):
with a free consultation callwith me to see if one-on-one
coaching is right for you.
Since the great pandemic of2020, our stress and decline in
mental health has taken quite atoll on all of us.
I think we can all agree onthat, right?
Reducing stress during theholidays is critical for
maintaining our mental healthwell-being.
So here are three effectiveways I put together to help
(08:30):
minimize the annual holidaystress.
Number one, prioritizeself-care.
Take time for yourself.
Amidst the hustle and bustle,carve out moments of self-care.
Whether it's reading a book,watching a movie, taking a warm
bath, going for a walk, makesure to engage in activities
that bring you joy andrelaxation.
(08:50):
Get enough sleep.
Lack of sleep can contribute toheightened stress levels.
Ensure you maintain a regularsleep schedule, aiming for
anywhere from six to nine hoursof quality sleep each night.
Bedtime and wake times shouldbe consistent for best results.
Get at least fifteen minutes ofexercise daily.
Get the body moving.
There's a powerful mind-bodyconnection that benefits your
(09:12):
mind greatly from simple butconsistent exercise.
Incorporate mindfulnesstechniques such as meditation or
deep breathing exercises intoyour daily routine.
Mindfulness can help you staypresent and manage the stress
more effectively.
Number two, set realisticexpectations.
Manage expectations.
Recognize that the holidaysdon't have to be perfect.
(09:34):
Set realistic expectations foryourself and others.
Understanding that noteverything will go as planned,
right?
Never does.
Very few of us have ever had orever will have a picture
perfect Hallmark Christmas.
That's fantasyland, man.
Not reality.
And the more you try to make itcome true, the more
disappointment you mightexperience.
That doesn't mean you can'thave a wonderful holiday season,
(09:57):
especially if you let go ofyour perfectionism.
And that may be difficult forsome of you.
Delegate tasks, don't hesitateto ask for help, and delegate
responsibilities.
Share the workload with familyand friends to ease the burden
and create a more collaborativeand enjoyable holiday
experience.
Simplify traditions.
Consider simplifying yourholiday traditions.
(10:18):
Focus on activities that bringgenuine joy and meaning.
And don't feel pressured toengage in every holidays related
event or tradition that comesacross your plate.
And number three, establishboundaries.
Learn to say no.
It's okay to declineinvitations or additional
responsibilities if you alreadyfeel overwhelmed.
Prioritize your well-being andbe selective about the
(10:41):
commitments you take on.
Set boundaries with yourtechnology.
Disconnect from work emails andsocial media during designated
times.
This can help create a mentalbreak and allow you to fully
engage in holiday activitieswithout constant distractions.
I don't know how many timesI've sat at a table in the
holidays, watching everybodylooking at their phones,
answering text messages, sendingmemes or whatever.
(11:05):
It's like, you know, we gottaput the stuff down.
Disconnect, shut the phone off,turn the notifications off, put
it in another room, whateveryou gotta do.
We really need to take sometime to disconnect.
And it's not just the kids andthe teenagers and and the uh Gen
X and millennials, it's us babyboomers too.
We're just as bad as they aresometimes.
(11:25):
So disconnect, take thedistractions out of the
equation, and just focus on thepeople that you're around and
enjoy that the time that you'rein.
Communicate openly, discussyour needs and expectations with
family and friends.
Clear communication can preventmisunderstandings and reduce
the likelihood of addedstressors.
Remember that everyone'sexperience during the holidays
(11:46):
is going to be unique, so it'simportant to identify the
strategies that'll work best foryou.
Implementing a combination ofself-care, realistic
expectations, and healthyboundaries can contribute to a
more relaxed, enjoyable holidayseason.
And just so we're all on thesame page, I'm not criticizing
whatever your particular holidaytasks, traditions, and
(12:07):
activities may be.
We all have differentpriorities when it comes to this
time of year, right?
We all also have the same innergame going on that can drive
our stress.
Listen, I'm no exception.
I really don't look forward tothis time of year, not because I
hate the holidays, I love theholidays.
But I'm getting better atmanaging my inner thoughts.
But the intent of my messagethis week was to try to give you
(12:28):
an understanding of what trulydrives our stress, share with
you some tactical ways tominimize their effect on us, and
a slight mindset shift to helpyou survive and maybe even enjoy
the holiday season.
Listen, I also wanted to takethis opportunity to thank all of
you, my loyal listeners as wellas the occasional listeners,
for being part of one of themost gratifying things I've ever
(12:48):
dreamed of doing, sharing myown personally inspirational and
motivational thoughts, ideas,and experience with the only
goal of hoping that it makes apositive impact on you or your
business, or hopefully both, aswell as others.
Fortunately, I've received manyemails, texts, and messages
verifying that it indeed hashelped, and what an incredible
(13:11):
feeling that's been.
In fact, if there is noChristmas tree in my living
room, no presence under thetree, no one to share it with,
just knowing that someonelistening was impacted, helped,
or motivated by the messagesI've shared, that would be gift
enough for me.
And I mean that from the bottomof my heart.
So I'd just like to wish all ofyou a joyful, peaceful, and low
(13:32):
stress, Merry Christmas, and avery happy, prosperous new year.
Well, that's all I had for youtoday.
Thanks again for tuning in.
I really appreciate yoursupport, and I hope you have a
great week.
I can always be reached atwww.ricksilover.com, where you
can find all my social medialinks, podcast episodes, blog
posts, and much more.
As we find ourselves once again up to our jingle bells in
the holiday season, rushingaround, preparing for Christmas,
trying to squeeze 30 days oftasks into the next two weeks
like 20 pounds of coal into afive-pound bag.
With our stress multiplying bythe minute, our blood pressure
spiking like the stock market, Ithought it'd be a great time to
just share this message from acouple years ago, just in time
(00:23):
to help us enjoy the mostwonderful time of the year.
Sorry about the sarcasm.
Welcome to the Mind Ring podcastwith your host, hello, where
minor investments produce majorimprovements.
(00:43):
This is the place to be everyday.
Next level growth.
Hey, what's up everybody?
(01:04):
Welcome to the MindMedicPodcast.
Thanks so much for stopping in.
If you're a returning listenerand haven't done so already,
please take a minute and clickthe follow or subscribe button
and then rate and review theshow.
When you rate and review theshow, the algorithms for Apple,
Spotify, Google Podcasts,iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and
all the other platforms will seethat it's valuable and show it
(01:26):
to more people that have neverseen it before.
And hopefully it can help themtoo.
I would really, really, reallyappreciate your help sharing
this word with your friends andfamily as well.
And if you're a brand newlistener, welcome.
I hope you find something ofvalue here that helps you in
your personal or professionallife as well.
Please make sure to click thesubscribe or follow button so
you never miss another episode.
(01:46):
If you've been listening to theshow for a while, or been on
the receiving end of my dailyquote of the day emails, or
maybe just catch my posts onFacebook or LinkedIn, you know
I'm all about the quotes, right?
If you'd like to startreceiving my quote of the day
emails, there's a link in theshow notes to sign up.
It's free and you canunsubscribe at any time.
Alright, my friends, here weare again.
(02:06):
The holidays are rolling inhot, like a Walmart shopper on
Black Friday.
And somehow this most joyfultime of the year keeps turning
into the most stressful week ofour lives.
Between the shopping, theparties, the relatives you love
and the ones you just, you know,tolerate, plus watching your
bank account drain faster than abusted water mane.
Yeah, I see ya.
(02:27):
But take a breath.
Seriously.
Inhale.
Exhale.
This episode we're breakingdown how to actually enjoy the
season without losing yoursanity, your sleep, or your last
good nerve.
So pour a coffee or somethingstronger, and let's de stress
this holiday chaos together.
You know, as we entered thislast week before Christmas, I
(02:50):
think we all understand this issupposed to be the most joyful
time of year, right?
But for many people this hasbecome the most stressful time
of the year, doesn't it seem?
What with all the shopping,arranging get togethers,
anticipating or even dreadingdealing with the relatives,
trying to get all the workcaught up so you can take a few
days off, and watching thatmoney flow out of your pocket
like water from a busted maneafter a deep freeze, there are
(03:13):
many of us who extremelystressed out all day, every day,
all season long, ho ho ho myass, right?
Well, if it makes you feel anybetter, it's not just you.
And it's not just me either.
This affects more people thanyou might imagine.
I was just reading an articlefrom doctor Alan Zimmerman the
other day.
Here's a couple incrediblefacts he pointed out.
(03:34):
More than seventy five percentof adults report symptoms of
stress, including headaches,tiredness, or sleeping problems.
80% of U.S.
workers say they experiencestress on the job.
Seventy five percent ofemployees say they have more on
the job stress than they did ageneration ago.
And twenty five percent ofemployees view their jobs as the
number one stressor in theirlives.
(03:55):
And lastly, nearly half of allU.S.
adults, like fifty percent, saythat stress has negatively
affected their behavior.
In fact, problems at work aremore strongly associated with
life threatening health issuesthan any other life stressor,
even more so than financialproblems or family problems.
You'd think with all theresources and opportunities in
the US, there'd be a lot lessstress here than other places
(04:18):
around the world.
Nope.
The most stressed nations basedon a percentage of the
population who reportedexperience stress are Greece,
fifty nine percent, thePhilippines, fifty eight
percent, Albania, Iran, SriLanka, all fifty-five percent.
And it's the same number the USis.
Uganda, fifty-three percent.
Costa Rica, Rwanda, Turkey, andVenezuela, all fifty-two
(04:41):
percent.
Those are some amazingstatistics.
There is as much stress in theUS as several bankrupt, war
tone, and terrorist states.
In short, stress is extremelycommon and has skyrocketed in
recent years.
Remarkably, the main factor inour stress, regardless of where
you live in the world, it's notyour job or your family
situation, no, it's your ownstinking thinking.
(05:02):
That's right, your stress isself-induced.
No one can put stress on youbut you.
Your stress is an inner game,caused by your thoughts, your
beliefs, what you may thinkyou're supposed to do, what you
think other people think of you,or your interpretation of what
the expectations of others maybe.
I mean just think about it.
(05:23):
Worrying about whether you getthe right gift for someone,
enough gifts for your spouse orkids, who you're excluding from
getting a gift, or Christmascards.
What food or drinks to have atyour party?
Will you have enough?
Will you have somethingeveryone will like?
What parties to attend?
Which ones to skip?
Well will I piss somebody offby not going?
Should I decorate or not?
(05:44):
Tree or no tree?
The list goes on and on and on.
That's a lot to think about.
Lots of decisions to make,right?
Hell I'm getting stressed outjust thinking about this
subject.
See what I mean?
So when you break it down tothe truth, our only obligation
is to ourselves.
I know that sounds reallyselfish, but it's the truth.
(06:04):
To enjoy the time during theholidays with our families or by
ourselves, not having to makesure it's perfect for someone
else, that's the pressure or thestress we put on ourselves.
Now I know this may seem harsh,but all the people in your
personal and professional livesare not equally important.
For your own sanity, especiallyduring the holiday season,
focus on the folks who mean themost to you and get to the
(06:28):
others later.
The happiness of the rest ofthe world is not our
responsibility, period.
If you're looking for acompetitive edge for your
business or a more effectivejumpstart to your personal
development, I'll make yourfirst step super simple.
It is a fact that an incrediblenumber of the most successful
business owners, nearly half ofthe Fortune 500 companies,
(06:48):
top-earning professionalathletes, entertainers, and
industry leaders likeMicrosoft's Bill Gates, former
President Bill Clinton, OprahWinfrey, Richard Branson,
Amazon's Jeff Bezos, andSalesforce Mark Benioff, all
have one thing in common.
They all have at least onecoach, and some have several,
that they work with on aconsistent basis.
(07:08):
Someone that helps guide,mentor, and support them,
challenge them, help them setand achieve goals that move them
forward, and then hold themaccountable to follow through,
driving personal andprofessional growth.
Working with a coach has manysubstantial benefits.
Just for an example, 80% ofcoaching clients report improved
self-esteem or self-confidencethanks to coaching.
(07:29):
99% of individuals andcompanies that hire a coach
report being very satisfied, and96% would do it again.
If deep down you know it's timeto make those improvements in
your business, your personallife that you've kicked down the
road year after year, if you'retired of knowing there's a
better version of you waiting toshine, but unsure of how to
bring that version to light.
(07:49):
If you're tired of wanting toenjoy a more successful
business, but not sure how tostart, and if you don't want to
go another 12 months withoutbetter results, but you don't
want to go it alone, then takethe first step.
It's super simple.
Sometimes talking to the rightperson can make all the
difference.
Go to www.rixelover.com/slashcontact, and I'll set you up
(08:10):
with a free consultation callwith me to see if one-on-one
coaching is right for you.
Since the great pandemic of2020, our stress and decline in
mental health has taken quite atoll on all of us.
I think we can all agree onthat, right?
Reducing stress during theholidays is critical for
maintaining our mental healthwell-being.
So here are three effectiveways I put together to help
(08:30):
minimize the annual holidaystress.
Number one, prioritizeself-care.
Take time for yourself.
Amidst the hustle and bustle,carve out moments of self-care.
Whether it's reading a book,watching a movie, taking a warm
bath, going for a walk, makesure to engage in activities
that bring you joy andrelaxation.
(08:50):
Get enough sleep.
Lack of sleep can contribute toheightened stress levels.
Ensure you maintain a regularsleep schedule, aiming for
anywhere from six to nine hoursof quality sleep each night.
Bedtime and wake times shouldbe consistent for best results.
Get at least fifteen minutes ofexercise daily.
Get the body moving.
There's a powerful mind-bodyconnection that benefits your
(09:12):
mind greatly from simple butconsistent exercise.
Incorporate mindfulnesstechniques such as meditation or
deep breathing exercises intoyour daily routine.
Mindfulness can help you staypresent and manage the stress
more effectively.
Number two, set realisticexpectations.
Manage expectations.
Recognize that the holidaysdon't have to be perfect.
(09:34):
Set realistic expectations foryourself and others.
Understanding that noteverything will go as planned,
right?
Never does.
Very few of us have ever had orever will have a picture
perfect Hallmark Christmas.
That's fantasyland, man.
Not reality.
And the more you try to make itcome true, the more
disappointment you mightexperience.
That doesn't mean you can'thave a wonderful holiday season,
(09:57):
especially if you let go ofyour perfectionism.
And that may be difficult forsome of you.
Delegate tasks, don't hesitateto ask for help, and delegate
responsibilities.
Share the workload with familyand friends to ease the burden
and create a more collaborativeand enjoyable holiday
experience.
Simplify traditions.
Consider simplifying yourholiday traditions.
(10:18):
Focus on activities that bringgenuine joy and meaning.
And don't feel pressured toengage in every holidays related
event or tradition that comesacross your plate.
And number three, establishboundaries.
Learn to say no.
It's okay to declineinvitations or additional
responsibilities if you alreadyfeel overwhelmed.
Prioritize your well-being andbe selective about the
(10:41):
commitments you take on.
Set boundaries with yourtechnology.
Disconnect from work emails andsocial media during designated
times.
This can help create a mentalbreak and allow you to fully
engage in holiday activitieswithout constant distractions.
I don't know how many timesI've sat at a table in the
holidays, watching everybodylooking at their phones,
answering text messages, sendingmemes or whatever.
(11:05):
It's like, you know, we gottaput the stuff down.
Disconnect, shut the phone off,turn the notifications off, put
it in another room, whateveryou gotta do.
We really need to take sometime to disconnect.
And it's not just the kids andthe teenagers and and the uh Gen
X and millennials, it's us babyboomers too.
We're just as bad as they aresometimes.
(11:25):
So disconnect, take thedistractions out of the
equation, and just focus on thepeople that you're around and
enjoy that the time that you'rein.
Communicate openly, discussyour needs and expectations with
family and friends.
Clear communication can preventmisunderstandings and reduce
the likelihood of addedstressors.
Remember that everyone'sexperience during the holidays
(11:46):
is going to be unique, so it'simportant to identify the
strategies that'll work best foryou.
Implementing a combination ofself-care, realistic
expectations, and healthyboundaries can contribute to a
more relaxed, enjoyable holidayseason.
And just so we're all on thesame page, I'm not criticizing
whatever your particular holidaytasks, traditions, and
(12:07):
activities may be.
We all have differentpriorities when it comes to this
time of year, right?
We all also have the same innergame going on that can drive
our stress.
Listen, I'm no exception.
I really don't look forward tothis time of year, not because I
hate the holidays, I love theholidays.
But I'm getting better atmanaging my inner thoughts.
But the intent of my messagethis week was to try to give you
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an understanding of what trulydrives our stress, share with
you some tactical ways tominimize their effect on us, and
a slight mindset shift to helpyou survive and maybe even enjoy
the holiday season.
Listen, I also wanted to takethis opportunity to thank all of
you, my loyal listeners as wellas the occasional listeners,
for being part of one of themost gratifying things I've ever
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dreamed of doing, sharing myown personally inspirational and
motivational thoughts, ideas,and experience with the only
goal of hoping that it makes apositive impact on you or your
business, or hopefully both, aswell as others.
Fortunately, I've received manyemails, texts, and messages
verifying that it indeed hashelped, and what an incredible
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feeling that's been.
In fact, if there is noChristmas tree in my living
room, no presence under thetree, no one to share it with,
just knowing that someonelistening was impacted, helped,
or motivated by the messagesI've shared, that would be gift
enough for me.
And I mean that from the bottomof my heart.
So I'd just like to wish all ofyou a joyful, peaceful, and low
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stress, Merry Christmas, and avery happy, prosperous new year.
Well, that's all I had for youtoday.
Thanks again for tuning in.
I really appreciate yoursupport, and I hope you have a
great week.
I can always be reached atwww.ricksilover.com, where you
can find all my social medialinks, podcast episodes, blog
posts, and much more.
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