Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3820: Avoiding a Stressful Holiday Season by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar on Self-Care during Holidays
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Nov 25, 2025 In this episode, Lisa Avellan, a writer focused on simplicity and intentional living, shares her insights on navigating the holiday season stress-free. She emphasizes the power of saying no to overwhelming traditions and redefines what the holidays can mean by prioritizing emotional clarity. Lisa offers practical tips for trimming down gift lists, simplifying meals, and focusing on meaningful connections rather than commercial pressures. Her heartfelt approach invites listeners to create a holiday experience that genuinely resonates with them.
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Discovering Minimalism At Thanksgiving
- Lisa Avellan discovered minimalism around Thanksgiving and felt an inner nudge to simplify the holidays.
- She hesitated but then experimented with fewer gifts and simpler meals to reduce stress and clutter.
Simplicity Is Always An Option
- Simple is always an option in areas we control like attitude, schedule, priorities, and purpose.
- The holiday busyness often buries intention and turns hopeful season energy into exhaustion.
A Simpler Family Christmas Example
- Lisa describes simplifying last Christmas by limiting gift giving and minimizing toys before adding more.
- She cooked a small traditional lunch and ordered takeout for dinner, which felt liberating and peaceful.