
Holiday Mental Health Support
About this episode
The holiday season can be a mix of joy and stress—family dynamics, packed schedules, financial pressures, and unspoken expectations can take a toll on your mental health. In this episode, I share practical tips to help you stay regulated and set healthy boundaries.
You’ll learn:
- Why the holidays can feel overwhelming and how to understand your stress responses.
- Simple tools to regulate your nervous system amidst the chaos.
- Practical scripts for setting boundaries with confidence.
- How to approach the season with more self-compassion and intention.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-Compassion might be the best holiday tip.
- Sometimes the most practical regulation tools are the ones that can go unnoticed.
- Setting boundaries is how you take care of yourself. If needed, when setting boundaries, use simple repetition to reinforce them and remember it’s not your job to manage other people’s reactions to your boundaries.
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- Book a FREE consultation for RESTORE, our 1:1 anxiety & depression coaching program.
- Order my book, Healing Through the Vagus Nerve today!
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