This episode we are talking about times when we get more concerned with having a perfect holiday than just enjoying the moment.
Journal prompts discussed for reflection:
1. Where did I learn my holiday rules (family, culture, religion, social media)? Which still serve me—and which feel heavy?
2. What does perfect secretly promise me (control, safety, approval, belonging)? Is there a kinder way to get that need met?
3. Make a Memory Map: list three holidays I actually remember fondly. What made them special (hint: usually people, play, or surprise)?
4. My Stress Signature looks like… (behaviors, thoughts, body cues). What’s my early warning light?
5. Three permission slips I need this year are… (smaller menu, arrive late/leave early, store-bought sides, gift cap, paper plates).
6. If I did one third less this season, what would I stop doing first?
7. After the season, how will I measure success? (Try: “Did we connect?” “Did I laugh?”)
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