#158 How to make the holidays simple and meaningful

Do The Thing with B -Real Talk with Tools for Reducing Stress and Taking Action

Do you feel like holiday traditions are more stressful than joyful?

Are you caught in the cycle of doing things "because you’ve always done them," even though they no longer bring you peace?

It’s time to change that! In this episode, we’re talking about how to make the holidays both simple and meaningful—without sacrificing the joy or connection that traditions are meant to bring. 🎄✨

What You’ll Learn:

• Why holiday traditions can add stress: We discuss how traditions that once brought joy can sometimes turn into obligations that create more pressure than peace.
• How to identify what truly matters: Learn how to reflect on the traditions that are most meaningful to you and your loved ones—and how to let go of those that no longer serve you.
• Simple strategies to make the holidays meaningful again: Practical tips for simplifying your holiday season while still keeping what makes it special, including how to modify old traditions or start new ones that align with your values.

• Giving yourself permission to release traditions that no longer bring joy.
• Ideas for creating new traditions that are both meaningful and stress-free.
• How to communicate these changes to family and friends without feeling guilty.

Resources:

• Want more support in creating a joyful, stress-free holiday season? Join my FREE 3-part series, DeStress Your Holidays, where we’ll go deeper into simplifying your holidays and setting boundaries that protect your peace. www.bethanyclem.com/holidays

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