The holiday season often brings a swirl of emotions. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable emotions can often overwhelm the joy we want to embrace. Many people experience tension around grief, traditions, gift-giving, and expectations. Navigating these challenges means finding ways to honor grief, fostering meaningful connections with healthy boundaries, and using gratitude as a tool not a weapon. The reflections in this episode offer guidance for moving through the season with greater intentionality. You don't have to be perfect to create the holiday experience you want.

In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some holiday reflections for navigating grief, gifts, and gratitude with intention and mindfulness.

Some of what I explore in this episode includes:

• Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season with practical emotional support strategies
• Mindful and meaningful holiday gift-giving, including setting healthy boundaries
• Embracing mindful spending and supporting financial well-being
• Practicing gratitude, hope, and courage to cultivate authentic connections and community support during holidays

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LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:

Holiday Stress Support Page

Loving Yourself Through Grief with Lisa Zawrotny

Reclaiming Humanity Through Grief

Navigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki Smith

Accessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond Individualism

Setting Holiday Boundaries

Bonus Episode: Seven Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

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