Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas Re-Release: Avoiding money triggers during the holidays
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Dec 11, 2025 The holiday season can stir up money-related stress and old family dynamics. Learn how to gracefully handle nosy questions about your business and explore how gift-giving reflects deeper money beliefs. Discover the power of decluttering unwanted presents and reclaiming your right to choose. Setting clear boundaries around gifts in business is essential too. With practical strategies for managing triggers and feelings, you'll navigate this festive time with confidence and intent.
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Use A Canned 'Bean Dip' Response
- Have a canned response to deflect nosy questions about your business at family gatherings.
- Use the 'bean dipping' technique: answer briefly then ask a question to change the subject.
Tell People Exactly What You Want
- Be explicit about what you want from gift-givers and share direct links or lists when appropriate.
- Treat asking for what you want as practice for clear communication in business too.
Personal Story About Christmas Lists
- Denise shared how she grew up feeling guilty asking for gifts and how Mark's family used Christmas lists.
- That cultural difference revealed a learned taboo about asking for what you want.
