On Purpose with Jay Shetty17 Dec 2021

4 Things We Stress About & 6 Steps to Reduce Anxiety During This Time

Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay present. In this episode, Jay Shetty shares 4 of the most common sources of Christmas stress, along with 6 simple, practical steps to reduce anxiety during the most wonderful time of the year (or family gatherings in general) Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/ 00:00 - Who doesn’t love the holiday season? But it can be stressful 03:25 - Research from APA.org Holiday Stress & Resource Center 06:18 - Stress #1, dealing with the pressure of gift giving 09:26 - Stress #2, receiving unwanted gifts & how to handle disappointment 12:32 - Stress #3, finances & overspending during the holidays 14:52 - Stress #4, relationships & reopening old family wounds 17:00 - Step #1, be cautious with your calendar & it’s okay to say “No” 18:19 - Step #2, prioritize sleep & get enough rest 20:22 - Step #3, allow for imperfection & be okay with not meeting expectations 21:48 - Step #4, focus on what matters - connection & making new memories 23:23 - Step #5, know that winning an argument with family doesn’t solve anything 23:42 - Step #6, don’t wait until the New Year to take time to reflect Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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