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Reclaiming the Holidays: A Guilt-Free Celebration · Deep Thoughts

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Speaker 1: Welcome to the deep dive. Today, we're gonna be tackling
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Speaker 1: something you know a lot of you probably think about
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Speaker 1: this time of year, holiday guilt that sneaky, you know,
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Speaker 1: that sneaky feeling of pressure to spend and just got
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Speaker 1: to please everyone, right, and then you add on the
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Speaker 1: social media envy, and it's like a spiral. Yeah, we're
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Speaker 1: going to go deep on that today.
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Speaker 2: We are, and we're going to give you some tools
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Speaker 2: not to like, you know, just survive the holidays, but
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Speaker 2: actually thrive, like really like you know, mindset shifts, practical tips.
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Speaker 2: I'm even thinking a little rebellion against the norms.
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Speaker 1: You know, I am so ready for some rebellion. Let's
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Speaker 1: start by unpacking why this guilt even exists, Like where
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Speaker 1: does it come from?
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Speaker 2: Well, you know, holidays are marketed as this like magical time, right,
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Speaker 2: but you know a lot of people are feeling burdened
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Speaker 2: by expectations from society, from family, even from themselves.
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Speaker 1: It's true, like we're giving we're handed this invisible rule
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Speaker 1: book on like the right way to celebrate, right and
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Speaker 1: if you if you don't follow it, then bam, guilt trip.
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Speaker 2: And that rule book is like so heavily influenced by
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Speaker 2: these cultural norms, and then of course you know they
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Speaker 2: ever present social media. I mean, it's no wonder so
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Speaker 2: many people feel like they have to create these picture
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Speaker 2: perfect holiday moments and buy these like crazy expensive gifts
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Speaker 2: and host these huge gatherings. It's like who can outdo
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Speaker 2: each other?
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Speaker 1: It's like competing for the most instagrammable holiday ever, And honestly,
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Speaker 1: it's exhausting.
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Speaker 2: Totally, and it's dangerous too. You know, you get into
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Speaker 2: that comparison trap and it fuels these feelings of not
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Speaker 2: being enough and envy and resentment, and it's all rooted
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Speaker 2: in this idea that we're only worthy if we spend
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Speaker 2: enough or celebrate perfectly.
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Speaker 1: So we're basically feeling guilty before we even like hang
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Speaker 1: up one decoration pretty much. How do we even break
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Speaker 1: free from that cycle?
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Speaker 2: Well, you know, it all starts with being aware, right,
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Speaker 2: recognize those expectations. They're external and they usually don't reflect
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Speaker 2: what actually matters to you. Right, we need to shift
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Speaker 2: from obligation to intention.
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Speaker 1: So instead of asking yourself, what am I supposed to do,
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Speaker 1: it's more like what brings me to you? What feels
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Speaker 1: authentic to like, you know, me and my.
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Speaker 2: Loved ones, right exactly. And when you make that shift,
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Speaker 2: the holiday experience becomes so much more fulfilling. And when
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Speaker 2: we act with intention, the guilt just disappears.
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Speaker 1: Yeah that makes sense. But even when we like you know,
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Speaker 1: intellectually get it, Yeah, you know, the guilt can feel
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Speaker 1: you know, very strong, very real. Of course, how do
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Speaker 1: we handle that?
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Speaker 2: Well? You know, guilt is often like a signal. It's
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Speaker 2: telling us there's a disconnect between what we're doing and
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Speaker 2: our values. Right, So during the holidays, you know, that
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Speaker 2: could be that pressure to buy those gifts that you
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Speaker 2: know are really out of your budget, or going to
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Speaker 2: every single event, even if it's just draining you.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, I'm definitely guilty of over committing and overspending. It's
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Speaker 1: like so easy to do in the name of holidays. Here,
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Speaker 1: it really is what you're saying, Like, recognizing the guilt
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Speaker 1: can actually be helpful.
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Speaker 2: It absolutely can be. It gives you that chance to
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Speaker 2: pause and to ask yourself, like, what are my true values?
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Speaker 2: What really matters this holiday seeson? And it's a chance
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Speaker 2: to realign.
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Speaker 1: So how can we like use guilt as a guide
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Speaker 1: to actually create a more authentic and like you know
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Speaker 1: joyful holiday experience.
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Speaker 2: It's about setting boundaries, being open with your loved ones,
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Speaker 2: and embracing simplicity. I know these strategies can be they
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Speaker 2: can feel tough, but they're really key to taking back
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Speaker 2: your holiday.
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Speaker 1: Setting boundaries, especially with family, can be well, let's be honest,
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Speaker 1: a little awkward during the holidays, Like how do you
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Speaker 1: even go about that.
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Speaker 2: You've got to protect your time and your energy. And remember,
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Speaker 2: when you say no toe some things, you're actually saying
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Speaker 2: yes to the things that really matter. So maybe that's
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Speaker 2: saying no to, you know, a party that feels obligatory,
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Speaker 2: you know, or suggesting a gift exchange but with like
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Speaker 2: a spending limit that feels comfortable for everybody.
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Speaker 1: Right, And then what about communicating with like, you know,
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Speaker 1: loved ones who maybe they're still stuck in that that
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Speaker 1: more is better mindset.
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Speaker 2: Being honest and open is so crucial. Explain to them
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Speaker 2: you know that you really want to focus on quality
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Speaker 2: time and ex experiences that mean something instead of like
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Speaker 2: extravagant gifts. And you might be surprised a lot of
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Speaker 2: people feel that same pressure.
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Speaker 1: We sort of assume that everyone else is like, yay
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Speaker 1: holiday frenzy, but maybe they're not.
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Speaker 2: They may not be. They might just be waiting for
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Speaker 2: someone to say, hey, can we do this differently?
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Speaker 1: And by doing that, we're kind of giving them permission
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Speaker 1: to do the same.
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Speaker 2: Exactly, we're creating a ripple effect of intention and authenticity.
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Speaker 1: I love that. Okay, So we've talked about setting boundaries,
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Speaker 1: communicating openly. What about embracing simplicity? What does that look like? Like? Practically,
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Speaker 1: it's about.
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Speaker 2: You know, getting rid of the excess and getting back
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Speaker 2: to those core values of the holiday season, connection, gratitude,
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Speaker 2: and generosity. You know. So maybe that's a smaller gathering,
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Speaker 2: less decorations, you know, or even just simplifying gift giving, so.
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Speaker 1: Like, less stress on the perfect holiday spread and more
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Speaker 1: emphasis on just enjoying time with your loved ones. Exactly,
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Speaker 1: that sounds a lot better.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, you know, simple doesn't have to be boring. It
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Speaker 2: actually often leads to more meaningful experiences and memory. Like
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Speaker 2: imagine a cozy night playing board games, baking cookies together,
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Speaker 2: or just sharing stories.
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Speaker 1: Right, it's about shifting the focus from doing to being,
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Speaker 1: you know, being present with the people you care about,
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Speaker 1: and that kind of leads us to gift giving, which
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Speaker 1: is for a lot of people, like huge sorts of
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Speaker 1: stress and guilt.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, we've been I don't know, a conditioned to think
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Speaker 2: that a gift's value is directly tied to how much
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Speaker 2: it costs. What if we challenge that idea, like what
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Speaker 2: if we redefine what it actually means to be generous?
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Speaker 1: Okay, I'm ready to hear some of those alternative gift
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Speaker 1: giving ideas tell me more.
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Speaker 2: Well, one really great way to shift away from material
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Speaker 2: gifts is to focus on experiences instead. You know, so
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Speaker 2: instead of another sweater or gadget, think about giving a
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Speaker 2: shared experience like a cooking class, a concert, a weekend getaway,
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Speaker 2: or even just a hike in nature. It's about making memories,
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Speaker 2: not collecting stuff.
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Speaker 1: And I mean those experiences, you know, they can make
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Speaker 1: those connections deeper. You have things to talk about that
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Speaker 1: you might not have talked about otherwise. It's like investing
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Speaker 1: in relationships.
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Speaker 2: And experiences don't have to break the bank. A picnic
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Speaker 2: in a park, a bike ride, a movie night at home,
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Speaker 2: those things can be just as meaningful.
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Speaker 1: Right, So it's about thoughtfulness, yeah, and shared moments, not
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Speaker 1: you know, emptying your bank account.
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Speaker 2: What are some other alternatives to like the traditional gift giving.
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Speaker 1: Well, you know, handmade gifts they bring such a personal
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Speaker 1: touch that you know, you just don't get from a store,
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Speaker 1: like a handwritten letter, a framed photo, you know, a
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Speaker 1: playlist of their favorite songs. Those are all pretty simple,
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Speaker 1: but they're so meaningful.
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Speaker 2: It's not about you know, being a master craft or anything.
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Speaker 2: It's about the thought right, the effort you put into it.
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Speaker 2: And you know, for people who do like to make things,
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Speaker 2: the holidays are the perfect time to get creative, Like
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Speaker 2: you can bake something, knit or even you know, make candles.
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Speaker 1: For sure, And those gifts they become tangible, like physical
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Speaker 1: expressions of your care and affection. What about charitable donations.
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Speaker 1: I've always loved giving to a charity in someone's name.
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Speaker 1: How can we make those, you know, feel more personal.
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Speaker 2: Involve the recipient, let them choose the charity or the cause.
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Speaker 2: They'll feel like they're a part of that giving and
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Speaker 2: it becomes again a shared experience.
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Speaker 1: Oh that's a good idea, like it like adds this
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Speaker 1: whole other layer of meaning to the gift. You could
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Speaker 1: even make it a family thing, you know, choose a
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Speaker 1: cause you all care about and donate together.
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Speaker 2: It's a wonderful way to be generous and support something
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Speaker 2: that's close to your heart.
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Speaker 1: So we've talked about experiences, handmade gifts, charitable giving. What
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Speaker 1: are some other ways, you know, we can rethink gift giving.
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Speaker 2: You know, sometimes the best gifts aren't things at all.
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Speaker 2: Acts of service can be so meaningful, especially during the
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Speaker 2: holidays when everyone is so busy.
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Speaker 1: Right, give me some examples. What kind of like active
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Speaker 1: service gifts are we talking about?
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Speaker 2: Well, you know, think about helping with something that maybe
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Speaker 2: the person doesn't like doing, like maybe they hate organizing,
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Speaker 2: you know, or they hate running errands. Maybe you could
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Speaker 2: cook them a meal if they're just feeling overwhelmed, or
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Speaker 2: offered a babysit, you know, so a busy parent can
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Speaker 2: at a break or even just you know, be present,
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Speaker 2: be a good listener if they need someone to talk to.
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Speaker 1: Those are all really good ideas. You're giving your time
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Speaker 1: and energy, which are often way more valuable than anything
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Speaker 1: you could buy.
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Speaker 2: Absolutely, and it shows you care in a really practical way.
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Speaker 1: I really like this idea of shifting from material gifts
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Speaker 1: to more thoughtful things. It feels i don't know, freeing,
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Speaker 1: and it seems way more in line with what the
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Speaker 1: holidays are really about, right it is, And you know,
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Speaker 1: all these shifts they have a ripple effect. When you
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Speaker 1: celebrate in a way that feels true to you, you
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Speaker 1: kind of give other people permission to do the same thing.
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Speaker 1: You're creating, like you said, a more mindful and meaningful
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Speaker 1: holiday season for everyone. It's almost like opting out of
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Speaker 1: the guilt is a form of activism. Yeah, you know,
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Speaker 1: you're pushing back against this, like consumerism and all this
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Speaker 1: pressure that's become such a big part of the holidays.
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Speaker 2: It is by making those conscious choices, we're challenging those
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Speaker 2: norms and creating something better, something real.
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Speaker 1: This conversation is making me realize, is like how connected
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Speaker 1: everything is. Our choices, our values, our relationships, you know,
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Speaker 1: especially during the holidays.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, they all influence each other.
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Speaker 1: So the holidays are like this magnifying glass.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, they amplify things. You see the best in people,
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Speaker 2: sometimes the worst. But when you approach them intentionally and
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Speaker 2: you're aware of what's happening, you can create a much
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Speaker 2: better experience for yourself than the people around you.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, I'm starting to see that we really do have
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Speaker 1: the power to redefine what the holidays mean to us.
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Speaker 1: It's about shifting from obligation to joy, pressure to connection,
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Speaker 1: and that can.
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Speaker 2: Have such a big impact on how you experience not
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Speaker 2: just the holidays, but your whole life.
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Speaker 1: I'm feeling really inspired to reclaim the holidays this year,
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Speaker 1: ditch the guilt and just really enjoy it and create
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Speaker 1: something more authentic for me and the people I care about.
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Speaker 2: That's great, And remember so many people are trying to
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Speaker 2: do the same thing. They want something that's more meaningful,
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Speaker 2: and you know, by embracing these strategies, we can make
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Speaker 2: that happen.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, this has been such a great conversation. Before we
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Speaker 1: wrap up this part of our deep di is there
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Speaker 1: like one thing you want to leave our listeners with.
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Speaker 2: I just hope everyone feels empowered to create a holiday
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Speaker 2: season that really like reflects their values and brings them
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Speaker 2: joy without all that guilt. You know, it's about connecting
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Speaker 2: and being real and celebrating in ways that are truly meaningful.
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Speaker 1: I love that. So for our listeners, we're going to
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Speaker 1: leave you with this thought, how would you define a
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Speaker 1: guilt free, joyful holiday season? Write it down, maybe share
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Speaker 1: it with your loved ones, and commit to making it
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Speaker 1: happen you deserve it. Okay, So the holidays often like
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Speaker 1: magnify those connections we have, the good and the bad.
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Speaker 1: How do we deal with those moments when you know,
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Speaker 1: we feel those old expectations creeping back in or the
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Speaker 1: pressure to conform to like what everyone else is doing.
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Speaker 2: Communication is so important. Having those open and honest conversations
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Speaker 2: with the people you care about about, you know, wanting
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Speaker 2: to do things differently can be a big first step.
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Speaker 1: But sometimes those conversations can be tough, you know, especially
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Speaker 1: with family, Like how do you have those conversations without
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Speaker 1: you know, hurting feelings or making it awkward.
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Speaker 2: It's about starting from a place of understanding, right, You're
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Speaker 2: not trying to tell them what to do. It's more like, hey,
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Speaker 2: can we talk about this? Like you're expressing your desire
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Speaker 2: to make the holidays less stressful and more meaningful, and
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Speaker 2: you're asking for their input.
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Speaker 1: So instead of saying we need to stop buying so
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Speaker 1: many gifts, it's more like, hey, I was thinking about,
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Speaker 1: you know, how we can make the holidays more about
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Speaker 1: connecting and less about the stuff with your thoughts?
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Speaker 2: Yeah, exactly, It's a conversation, right, You're acknowledging their perspective,
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Speaker 2: but you're also sharing yours. You're finding that balance that
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Speaker 2: works for everybody.
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Speaker 1: What if, like, you know, you try to have that conversation,
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Speaker 1: but someone is just like totally resistant to change, they
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Speaker 1: want to keep doing things the old way, what do
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Speaker 1: you do? Then?
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Speaker 2: That's when boundaries are super important. You can't control other people, right,
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Speaker 2: but you can decide how you participate. So if someone
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Speaker 2: insists on like this big gift exchange that just doesn't
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Speaker 2: feel right to you, you can politely decline. You know,
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Speaker 2: you can say, I'm choosing to focus on something different
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Speaker 2: this year.
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Speaker 1: It's about staying true to yourself, even if it means,
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Speaker 1: you know, changing up some traditions.
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Speaker 2: And remember it's a process. You don't have to change
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Speaker 2: everything overnight. It's more like gently nudging each other towards
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Speaker 2: a way of celebrating that feels better for everyone the journey,
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Speaker 2: right it is, and it's okay if not everyone's like
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Speaker 2: totally on board right away. Change takes time. It's about
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Speaker 2: being understanding and compassionate.
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Speaker 1: This is making me realize that creating a holiday season
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Speaker 1: that's actually enjoyable and guilt free, it's about way more
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Speaker 1: than just the gifts or the decorations.
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Speaker 2: Right right, It's so much bigger than that. It's about
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Speaker 2: how you think about it, your values, and those honest
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Speaker 2: conversations with the people you love. It's really about personal
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Speaker 2: growth and that goes beyond just the holiday season.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, it makes me think about what you said before
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Speaker 1: about like how holiday guilt reflects what's going on in
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Speaker 1: society as a whole. You know, we're always getting these
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Speaker 1: messages that we're only worthy if we're productive and have
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Speaker 1: nice things and have a certain status. No wonder we
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Speaker 1: feel so much pressure to keep up with everyone else,
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Speaker 1: especially during the holidays.
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Speaker 2: Those messages are everywhere and they can really get to you.
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Speaker 2: They get into your head and affect how you feel
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Speaker 2: and what you do. And the holidays just like turn
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Speaker 2: that volume up. You know, we're surrounded by these images
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Speaker 2: of like the perfect family and tons of gifts and
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Speaker 2: these amazing parties. It's hard not to compare.
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Speaker 1: So how do we like tune out those messages and
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Speaker 1: feel good about ourselves based on you know, something real,
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Speaker 1: not just what we see on social media or whatever.
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Speaker 2: You have to start by noticing those messages, see them
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Speaker 2: for what they are. Pressure from outside not something that
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Speaker 2: defines your worth, and once you see them, you can
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Speaker 2: start to question them, like, ask yourself, do I really
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Speaker 2: believe this is my worth based on the size of
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Speaker 2: my house or what brands I wear.
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Speaker 1: It's about deciding what your own values are and creating
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Speaker 1: a life that reflects those values right exactly.
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Speaker 2: It's about looking inside, not outside, like what brings you joy,
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Speaker 2: what makes you feel you know alive. Those are the
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Speaker 2: things that actually.
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Speaker 1: Matter, and when you start to feel good about yourself
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Speaker 1: on the inside, all that pressure from the outside starts
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Speaker 1: to matter less.
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Speaker 2: It does. It's a journey, for sure, but it's worth it.
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Speaker 2: As you start to you know, really live by your values,
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Speaker 2: you'll make choices that make you feel good and create
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Speaker 2: a life you actually enjoy.
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Speaker 1: This conversation has been like really eye opening. It's given
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Speaker 1: me a whole new perspective on not just the holidays,
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Speaker 1: but you know, just life in general.
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Speaker 2: I'm glad to hear that. And remember there will be
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Speaker 2: times when you know, you feel those old expectations pulling
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Speaker 2: at you, but every time you make a conscious choice
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Speaker 2: to do things differently, you're getting stronger and more committed
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Speaker 2: to living authentically.
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Speaker 1: This feels like a good place to like plause and
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Speaker 1: really think about everything we've talked about so far. You know,
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Speaker 1: we've gone deep on where holiday guilt comes from, how
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Speaker 1: to create a more authentic and joyful celebration, and how
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Speaker 1: to like challenge those messages from society that can make
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Speaker 1: us feel bad about ourselves.
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Speaker 2: It's been a great conversation, and in our final segment
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Speaker 2: we'll get into even more tools and resources that can
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Speaker 2: help you on this journey towards a more joyful holiday season.
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Speaker 1: We've talked about, you know, changing how we think about things,
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Speaker 1: figuring out what really matters to us, and setting boundaries. Now,
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Speaker 1: what are some practical things our listeners can do to
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Speaker 1: you know, actually create that holiday season they really want.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, it's about like putting all these ideas into action,
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Speaker 2: and you don't have to do it all at once.
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Speaker 2: Start small. One thing that can really help is focusing
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Speaker 2: on gratitude.
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Speaker 1: Gratitude is great, but how does that help with the guilt?
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Speaker 1: You know specifically, Well.
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Speaker 2: When you focus on what you're grateful for, you're not
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Speaker 2: thinking about what you don't have or you know, what
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Speaker 2: you think you should be doing. It reminds you of
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Speaker 2: all the good things that are already in your life, So.
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Speaker 1: Like, instead of stressing about the perfect gift or you know,
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Speaker 1: that instagram worthy holiday, you can just appreciate being with
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Speaker 1: people you love, sharing a meal, those simple things.
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Speaker 2: Exactly. It's about savoring those moments, and gratitude kind of
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Speaker 2: fills in the space where the guilt usually is.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, that makes sense. What are some other things people
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Speaker 1: can do, like in the moment when they feel that
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Speaker 1: guilt starting to creep in?
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Speaker 2: Mindfulness can be really helpful. Things like meditation or just
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Speaker 2: you know, taking a few deep breaths that can help
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Speaker 2: you create some space between you and those negative thoughts.
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Speaker 2: You can just observe them without judgment.
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Speaker 1: So instead of getting caught up in that I should
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Speaker 1: be doing more, I should be doing more, you can
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Speaker 1: just like stop breathe and be.
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Speaker 2: In the moment exactly. Mindfulness is about finding that peace
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Speaker 2: and acceptance, and that can be so grounding, especially during
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Speaker 2: the holidays when there's so much going on.
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Speaker 1: These are great strategies, but what if, like you try
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Speaker 1: all these things and you're still feeling overwhelmed with a guilt.
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Speaker 1: What are some resources for people who need a little
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Speaker 1: extra support.
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Speaker 2: Therapy can be really helpful. It gives you a space
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Speaker 2: to like really figure out where the guilt is coming
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Speaker 2: from and learn how to cope with it in a
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Speaker 2: healthy way.
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Speaker 1: Sometimes it's good to have someone you know outside of
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Speaker 1: the situation who can give you a different perspective and
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Speaker 1: help you figure out what to do.
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Speaker 2: And there are a lot of resources is online too,
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Speaker 2: and support groups. You can connect with people who get it,
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Speaker 2: who are going through the same thing. That can make
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Speaker 2: you feel less alone.
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Speaker 1: Right, You're not the only one who feels this way.
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Speaker 1: A lot of people deal with holiday guilt and it's
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Speaker 1: okay to ask for help. In fact, it's a good thing.
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Speaker 1: It shows you're taking care of yourself.
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Speaker 2: Yeah, taking care of your mental health is so important,
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Speaker 2: especially during the holidays when things can be really tough emotionally.
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Speaker 1: So we've covered a lot in this deep dive, you know,
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Speaker 1: from why we feel guilty in the first place, too,
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Speaker 1: how to create a holiday season that's more joyful and real.
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Speaker 2: We talked about changing how we think, setting boundaries and
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Speaker 2: practicing gratitude and mindfulness.
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Speaker 1: And the importance of talking to the people you love,
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Speaker 1: connecting with others, and getting support when you need it.
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Speaker 2: It's been a deep dive and I hope everyone listening
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Speaker 2: feels like they have what they need to create a
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Speaker 2: holiday season that truly reflects what matters to them.
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Speaker 1: Yeah, as we wrap up, I want to go back
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Speaker 1: to something we talked about before, the idea that you know,
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Speaker 1: how we choose to celebrate it affects other people. That
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Speaker 1: has this ripple effect.
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Speaker 2: It does. When you choose to be authentic and focus
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Speaker 2: on connecting with people and having fun instead of all
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Speaker 2: the obligations and the guilt, you inspire others to do
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Speaker 2: the same.
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Speaker 1: It's like you're planning these seeds of mindfulness and intention
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Speaker 1: and you're creating a more I don't know, compassionate and
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Speaker 1: fulfilling experience for everyone.
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Speaker 2: And those seeds can grow into something really beautiful, a
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Speaker 2: holiday season that's all about connection, generosity, and appreciating the
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Speaker 2: simple things.
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Speaker 1: This has been the deep Dies. We hope this episode
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Speaker 1: has given you everything you need to create a holiday
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Speaker 1: season that's full of joy, meaning, and genuine connection.
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Speaker 2: We hope you have a holiday season filled with peace,
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Speaker 2: love and laughter and remember you deserve to enjoy it.
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Speaker 1: That's a great reminder and for our listeners as you
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Speaker 1: go into this holiday season, remember to be kind to yourselves,
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Speaker 1: take care of yourselves, and celebrate in a way that
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Speaker 1: feels right for you. Happy Holidays.
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