Dealing With Holiday Stress - Episode 37

When we think about the holidays, we usually think about how it's a time of year filled with lots of great food, laughs, joy, food, family and friends and of course presents! But, the end of the year can also bring about tons of stress and anxiety. Whether it's scrambling to find last minute gifts or hosting and planning the family Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner, there always seems to be something that raises the blood pressure. In this episode, we share our experiences, gift buying strategies and lessons with tackling the holiday season, so that you can enjoy the things that really matter instead of focusing on the small stuff.

0:00 Intro

1:15 Welcome banter

4:02 Start of topic

6:41 Gift giving strategies

9:52 Budget & sales

11:01 Forgot to get a gift

14:41 What to buy

17:14 Start early

19:15 Last minute gifts

23:24 Hosting during the holidays

24:53 Potluck

26:47 Coordinating time

28:23 RSVP & etiquette

30:35 Attending multiple events

32:49 Remember to have fun

33:56 Christmas spirit

38:14 Takeaways & lessons learned