Episode 130 Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays

It's the holiday season — the season of lights, decorations, food, and celebrations with friends & family. But holidays can also be a challenge, especially if you struggle with anxiety, exhaustion, stress, or feelings of inadequacy. How can you rejuvenate the holidays and make space for yourself? Tune in as John discusses the importance of self-care during the holidays and shares his top tips for creating space for yourself. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Taking care of yourself during the holidays [03:53] - Some tips to help you get ready for the holiday season [04:05] - Permission to take care of yourself [04:44] - The question you need to ask yourself [05:27] - Plan ahead [06:07] - Set your limits & boundaries [06:56] - Schedule personal time [08:11] - Pay attention to your senses [09:26] - Do something to help others [10:16] - Create a budget and stick to it [11:35] - Maintain your regular diet, exercise regimen, sleep pattern, and other routines [12:52] - Limit expectations of yourself and others [13:50] - Enlist support from others [14:36] - Have something to look forward to in the future NOTABLE QUOTES: "In order for us to have the best relationships we possibly can have with others, whether in our personal lives or business lives, it starts with our relationship with ourselves." "You gotta learn how to take care of yourself first because once you take care of yourself, you have something to give back to others." "We teach people how to treat us based on what we choose to do or not do, what we allow or don't allow in our lives. And if we don't give ourselves permission to do what's best for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, others won't either." "Expectation is the root of all heartache." - William Shakespeare "People often want to help but don't know what will be helpful, so help them by letting them know exactly what you need. You might be surprised at their willingness to help you." "It is so much fun to enjoy the holidays, to do it with people you love dearly. Make those amazing memories with folks … but don't do any of it at the expense of your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health because it's just not worth it."  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com                 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen                 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen                Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen                 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen                 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA               EPISODE CREDITS   Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/