75. Wrapping the Chaotic Holiday Season In Light & Love

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? Well, not always! Family dynamics, end of year work stress, and stale traditions might have you dreading the holidays instead of feeling excited to spend time with your favorite people. In this episode, we’re sharing some tips to get you back into the holiday spirit by prioritizing rest, only saying “yes” to the gatherings and traditions you actually want to do, and combating the negativity that might pop up at family gatherings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to our sponsors! </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">‘Tis the season for spray tans! Get a beautiful glow right in the comfort of your home with Holly from</span> <a href="https://noshadespraytanning.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">No Shade Spray Tanning</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">in Charlotte! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at</span> <a href= "https://www.sakara.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sakara</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">with promo code “XOLIZHSM”</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Some key takeaways from this episode include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Prioritize resting your body and mind this season. We know it’s the busiest, craziest time of the year, but even just 20 minutes of closing your eyes and putting your feet up will rejuvenate you! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reevaluate your annual holiday traditions. Right down the things you aren’t looking forward to that are stressing you out. What will you simply not do this year? Who do you actually want to