32. Preparing Your Heart for Christmas

***Trigger Warning***Today's episode includes topics such as grief, loss of a loved one, and miscarriage.Today we're addressing difficult topics so many of us face around the holiday season. We'll chat about things that make it difficult to enjoy the holiday season, how to prepare our hearts and deal with difficult emotions, and tips to manage difficult feelings and cultivate joy.Episode HighlightsThings that make it difficult to enjoy the holiday seasonHow to prepare our hearts and deal with difficult emotionsTips to manage difficult feelings and cultivate joyJournaling resources and how they can helpResources MentionedJournals created by RachelJournals created by Rachel’s daughterRelated Episodes / You Might Also LikeEpisode 30 - Preparing Your Home for the HolidaysConnect with RachelWebsite: racheldbaker.comInstagram @rachel.d.baker Email [email protected] it on the blogIt means so much to me that you are part of this community! I never recommend anything to you that I don't truly love and believe is worthwhile. Some of the links I share are affiliate links, and I will earn a tiny commission if you go through them to make a purchase. It's no extra cost to you, and buying through the links I share is one small way you can support this ministry and our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:FREE Printable Permission SlipsIf you’ve been feeling like you need a minute to catch your breath, hear from God, and remember who you are outside of all the chaos... this is for you. It’s a Printable Permission Slip. Yes, an actual fill-in-the-blank reminder that you are allowed to rest, reflect, and realign with what really matters. When you download it, you’ll get four designs of beautiful, fill-in-the-blank permission slips and 20 permission slip ideas to get you started. You don’t need the world’s permission to step into your purpose - but sometimes it helps to see it in writing.Printable Permission SlipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy