The Best of You
Episode 135: Tackling the Holiday Hangover—Recognizing Holiday People Pleasing and Setting the Stage for an Emotionally Healthy New Year
Dec 26, 2024
Join Anjuli Paschall, a spiritual director and author of 'Feel,' as she dives into the emotional rollercoaster of post-holiday life. She discusses the toll of holiday people-pleasing and shares strategies to reclaim personal boundaries for a more empowered New Year. Anjuli explores why the transition into a new year can be bittersweet and offers practical spiritual practices to navigate complicated emotions. Discover how to cultivate aspirational feelings and move forward with clarity and hope.
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Quick takeaways
- Acknowledging and processing post-holiday emotions can lead to personal growth and healthier relationships with holiday traditions.
- Embracing creativity and realistic aspirations at the start of the New Year fosters personal renewal and fulfillment without perfectionism.
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Understanding Post-Holiday Emotions
Post-holiday emotions are complex and often involve feelings of exhaustion, relief, and letdown. Many people experience a mix of sentiments as decorations come down and festive gatherings end, leading to a common sense of gloom or sadness. There is a recognition that these feelings may stem from the pressure to create the perfect holiday experience for others, which can often lead to feelings of guilt and disappointment if those expectations are not met. A powerful shift occurs when individuals learn to acknowledge these emotions, giving them a space to process and understand why they feel the way they do in the aftermath of the holidays.
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