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Holiday Boundaries

Holiday Boundaries

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it’s no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health.

Enter holiday boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you’ll actually enjoy the holiday season.

 

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[3:00] The personal and interpersonal benefits associated with setting holiday boundaries

[6:00] Getting our minds right: 2 soul-deep understandings that are necessary before attempting to set any interpersonal boundary

[14:00] When to set a boundary (and exactly how to do it, according to psychologists)

[19:30] It’s role play time! 7 potential interpersonal trouble areas, with 7 real-life boundary setting examples

 

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health. Enter holiday boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: how to establish and maintain them throughout December and beyond.

 

 

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