In this episode, we break down why the holiday season is often more stressful than joyful and, more importantly, how we can change that.

From the pressure to be perfect to societial norms and family dynamics, we explore what’s really driving the stress and provide actionable steps to help you create more meaningful, intentional holidays.

What You'll Learn:

1. Identifying Common Holiday Stressors:

2. • The pressure for perfection, overcommitting, and family dynamics.

   • Why these stressors affect us so deeply.

3. Why We Feel the Pressure:

4. • The role of social comparison, people-pleasing, and cultural expectations of the “perfect” holiday.

5. How to Shift Away from Holiday Stress:

6. • Tips for prioritizing what truly matters, setting boundaries, redefining gift-giving, and protecting your energy.

Don’t miss my free 3-part series, "DeStress Your Holidays: Say Goodbye to Holiday Overwhelm and Reclaim Your Peace," where we’ll dive deeper into these topics.

Go to www.bethanyclem.com/holidays to save your seat

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-Coach B