84. Navigating Holiday Expectations for Peace of Mind

In this solo episode Kristen discusses the challenges that overthinkers, people pleasers, and perfectionists face during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations, recognizing the invisible load of holiday planning, and being intentional about how to approach family gatherings and gift-giving. Press play to hear how to reflect on expectations and to create a meaningful holiday experience that aligns with reality, rather than ideals or succumbing to societal pressures. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Holiday Expectations 07:07 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Family Gatherings 14:21 Redefining Holiday Traditions and Gift Giving 20:39 Intentional Planning for a Meaningful Holiday Season 22:27 Overcoming Overthinking: Strategies for Mental Clarity Learn more about coaching with Kristen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachwithkristen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠