Being Human with Steve Cuss Finding Peace in the Chaos: Five Emotional Well-Being Tips for Christmas Sanity with Steve and Lisa Cuss
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Dec 8, 2025 Discover five essential tips to keep your emotional well-being intact during the bustling Christmas season. The hosts explore how to manage family tensions and grief while preparing for the holiday chaos. They emphasize self-awareness, the importance of pausing to choose your responses, and making room for both joy and sadness. Practical advice includes identifying false needs and connecting with others on a deeper level. Join them for compassionate insights that aim to create a more peaceful and meaningful holiday experience.
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Emergency Trip Home
- Steve made an emergency trip to Australia when his father became unwell and returned quickly.
- The short visit mixed family time with caring responsibilities amid holiday travel.
Reactivity Is Contagious
- Reactivity spreads through groups like a contagious illness and anticipation reduces its impact.
- Noticing your triggers and staying curious interrupts the contagion before you catch it.
Manage Yourself Before Responding
- When someone rants, first check and calm your own nervous system before replying.
- Pause, pray, or say you need time so you move from auto-response to a deliberate response.
