Why You Say Yes at the Holidays

Internal Insights · Nov 6, 2026 · 4m · transcript

Why do you agree to everything at the holidays and then feel resentful for the rest of the week? You’re not alone, and it isn’t a character flaw.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Why the holidays put so much pressure on keeping the peace

How family roles learned early in life can resurface at the dinner table

What that automatic yes may be costing you after everyone goes home

How to notice the moment before you say yes, so the choice is yours

This one is for anyone who dreads the holiday gathering, feels like they lose themselves in family settings, or keeps going along with things they…