56. Customizing Your Holiday Season aka Unsubscribing from Expectations and Having the Audacity to Choose Yourself

The holiday season doesn’t have to look the way it always has.In this episode, I’m talking about customizing your holiday season instead of automatically doing what’s expected of you. Because just because something has “always been done this way” doesn’t mean it actually works for you.A lot of people think the holidays are supposed to be joyful, cozy, and full of connection — but for many of us, they’re also busy, stressful, and overwhelming. And when that happens, we tend to assume we’re the problem.But what if we’re not?What if the holiday season is just set up in a way that puts a lot of pressure on people — socially, emotionally, and mentally?In this episode, I share what I’m doing differently, how my family is slowly adjusting to it, and why listening to yourself instead of outside expectations can completely change how the holidays feel.I also talk about some of the things we accept as “normal” during the holidays that are actually kind of strange when you stop and think about them — and how questioning them gives you more choice.This episode is about realizing that once you have awareness, you’re not stuck. You get to decide what works for you.Join the Conversation: I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Share your experiences with me on Instagram @theinnersoundcheck.Subscribe & Review: If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps me reach more listeners who might be facing similar challenges.Come to a SUNDAY RESET! Offered both virtually and locally (if you’re in the Newmarket Ontario Canada area). A new kind of wellness class. Part meditation, part sound bath, part pep-talk. Save 25% off your first class. Claim your discount here.Apply to be a guest on That Delulu Life! Got a Delulu story of your own? Apply to be a guest on That Delulu Life Podcast, and share your inspiring story, to help empower another queen to take that step in her life.