#202| Why Hoping for a Perfect Holiday Is a Bad Idea (Unpopular Take): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
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Are your holiday expectations secretly setting you up for stress, disappointment, and emotional overload?
If you’ve ever walked into Thanksgiving hoping for perfect behavior, perfect food, and perfectly peaceful family interactions—only to end the day exhausted—you’re not alone. This episode shows you how unrealistic expectations quietly amplify stress and how a simple mindset shift can make your entire holiday calmer and easier.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn the mindset tool that instantly reduces frustration and emotional reactivity on big family days.
- Discover how to predict and prepare for real-life holiday dynamics so nothing catches you off guard.
- Understand how to protect your energy by replacing perfectionistic expectations with reality-based ones.
Press play to learn the simple mental reset that will help you stay grounded, calm, and emotionally steady throughout your entire holiday.
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