Prepping for the Holidays Q&A Part 1: Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself

The holidays are coming, and Sara and Lacey are getting real about what that actually means. In Part 1 of our holiday Q&A series, we're ditching the picture-perfect expectations and talking about the mindset shifts that can help you navigate the season. From gift-giving pressure to the artifice of forced traditions, we're covering authenticity, boundaries, and why "should" is a four-letter word. Plus, Lacey shares the infamous bath mat story.What We Cover:Lacey does the three steps of Joyful Support (Story, Joy, Step)Why the holidays carry so many "shoulds" and how to let them goThe difference between things you look forward to vs. things you do out of obligationCreating a three-column framework: What do you love? What do you enjoy? What are your shoulds?How authenticity matters more than going through the motionsGift-giving stress and why deadlines can kill the joyThe bath mat incident (and other tales of practical vs. romantic gifts)Being honest with yourself and others about what brings you actual joyWhy the person orchestrating the holidays deserves to feel joy tooResources:Get the FREE Holiday Intentions Activity at https://joyfulsupportmovement.com/pages/holidayintentionsJoin The Village community at village.joyfulsupportmovement.comSubscribe to The Practical Hug newsletter at joyfulsupportmovement.substack.comComing Next Week:Part 2 of our holiday Q&A series where we dive into specific questions about decorating, cooking, gatherings, and more. Get ready to make this season work for YOU, not against you.