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Dec 10, 2025 19 min

Navigating Christmas

from People Soup

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 37 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I dive into the complexities of navigating Christmas using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Recognizing the mixed emotions that many experience during the holidays, I offer practical strategies grounded in psychological flexibility, compassion, and values-driven action. I cover techniques for managing expectations, staying present, and clarifying holiday values to make the festive season more meaningful and manageable. I also share updates on ACT in the workplace and announces new opportunities for collaboration and learning. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their personal context and employ simple exercises to practice acceptance and mindfulness. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Values Card Sort Ross McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCal Updated (Nov 2025) ACT in the Workplace Supervision | Ross McIntosh 🌍 Impact Partners Wanted | Ross McIntosh Here's the People Soup Website. And you can subscribe to the People Soup YouTube Channel here. Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life.

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Navigating Christmas

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  1. 0:00 Finding Your Festive Compass
  2. 3:48 1 Context
  3. 4:56 2. Stories about what Christmas SHOULD be
  4. 6:42 3 Making Room for Emotions
  5. 8:32 4 Being Present in the small moments
  6. 13:19 5 Clarify your holiday values
  7. 15:43 6 Commited Action - small steps that matter
  8. 16:49 7 Conclusion and mini exercise

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