Holiday Stress Relief: Set An Intention to Feel More Empowered Over the Holidays

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected during the holidays, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I share practical strategies for being on your own side throughout the holiday season—without abandoning your needs or losing yourself in the chaos. You'll learn why I recommend setting a clear intention that helps you honour your boundaries and stay empowered rather than falling into old patterns of people-pleasing or self-neglect.In this episode, you'll explore:How setting a clear intention for the holidays helps you quiet the noise, focus on what truly matters, and release unnecessary pressure or expectations.The difference between what's yours to carry and what belongs to other people—and how to stop getting pulled into other people's drama or emotions.Why the story "I have to" keeps you disempowered, and how owning your power of choice (even when it feels uncomfortable) brings you back into agency.Simple strategies for preparing yourself before holiday events, including identifying regulating strategies for when you get activated, pre-deciding your boundaries, and building in daily rest and recovery time.How to be honest about internal conflict without shame—and why truth-telling is the pathway to integrity, empowerment, and ultimately more freedom and joy.Being on your own side during the holidays isn't selfish—it's the foundation for showing up regulated, present, and truly able to create the experiences you actually want.Begin your year on purpose. Take a look at the January Intention Setting Workshop: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/intention-setting-workshop/