Get ready for a heartwarming Q&A filled with holiday cheer! Discover what's on Sophia's vision board and her lifelong dream for 2025. She shares her favorite Christmas movies, including a surprising pick that might not be a classic. Reflect on joy and uncertainty as she talks about personal traditions like her 'good things jar.' Dive into her health and mindset tips, and catch lighthearted stories about Airstream restoration and pet adoption initiatives. It's a festive celebration of community, hope, and future aspirations!
Sophia Bush emphasizes the importance of gratitude and positive reflection through practices like maintaining a 'good things' jar during the holiday season.
The Purple Leash Project highlights the critical need for pet-friendly shelters for domestic abuse survivors, addressing an often-overlooked barrier to safety.
Deep dives
Subaru Share the Love Event
The Subaru Share the Love event emphasizes the spirit of giving during the holiday season. For 17 years, Subaru has made a commitment that for every new vehicle purchased or leased during this event, they donate a minimum of $300 to various charities. By the completion of this year’s event, Subaru and its retailers will have contributed nearly $320 million to both national and local charities. This initiative not only highlights Subaru’s dedication to social responsibility but also turns car buying into an act of love, benefiting those in need.
The Purple Leash Project
The Purple Leash Project has been launched by Purina to address a critical barrier faced by domestic abuse survivors: the availability of pet-friendly shelters. It is estimated that one in three women and one in four men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, with many survivors delaying escape because they cannot bring their pets. This initiative has increased the percentage of domestic violence shelters that accept pets from just 3% to nearly 20%. By providing more pet-friendly options, Purina aims to help survivors escape dangerous situations while keeping their beloved pets alongside them.
Coping with Anxiety and Joy Tracking
To address anxiety about the uncertainties of the upcoming year, the practice of actively tracking positive experiences is recommended as a beneficial strategy. Rather than solely focusing on potential misfortunes, it suggests that maintaining a record of good occurrences helps shift one’s mindset towards gratitude and hope. Physical reminders, such as a 'good things' jar, allow individuals to reflect on their successes and joyful moments more vividly. Implementing this practice can enhance overall mental health and foster a more optimistic outlook regardless of external events.
Holiday Traditions and Personal Goals
Traditions during the holiday season often tie people together, with favorites like watching classic films or creating new rituals being cherished. The discussion includes fun activities like the idea of maintaining a 'good things' jar filled with positive memories from the year that can be shared at New Year’s. As the new year approaches, personal resolutions often emerge, focusing on achievable goals rather than rigid expectations, such as dedicating just 20 minutes a day to movement or writing more as a form of self-care. This reflection during the holidays serves not only to celebrate the past but also to set intentions for the future.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Sophia feels grateful and ready to tackle the new year and a new Q&A!
Yes, Sophia is answering fan questions, including revealing what's on her vision board for next year, her lifelong dream and how she is going to make it a reality in 2025, her Spotify Wrapped playlist, One Tree Hill holiday traditions, how she is practicing hope, and her top Christmas movies, including one film that some might not consider a holiday classic!