The Quickie: How To Survive The Holidays With 5 Key Mindset Hacks

Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. The holidays can be super jolly and joyful for some, but they can also come with a ton of stress, pressure, grief, and loneliness for many. So, today we’re diving into five expert-backed mindset hacks to survive the holidays.

Listen to our chat to learn more about:

• Setting clear boundaries with yourself and loved ones: 1:50
• The benefits of an *easy* gratitude practise: 4:08
• How to “gamify” holiday drama and stress as a way of (pretty damn fun) coping: 5:30
• Dealing with grief and the loss of loved ones during the holiday season: 8:16
• Creating new traditions and making your own meaning during the holidays: 12:10

We hope this episode helps you survive the “most wonderful time of the year” a little better during these particularly strange times. Remember, you’re not alone—we’re all on this together. Stay safe and happy holidays, friends!

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