The holidays are stressful. Many people report worsening mental health. This time of year is far from the happiest time of year for many people. In fact, many people report they feel sad, lonely, and stressed during the holidays.
If you're struggling, you're not alone. Here are five things you can do to manage your mental health during the holidays this year ... Show More
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339 — Your Happiness Doesn't Have to Bottom Out at 47. Here's How to Make Midlife the Best Time of Your Life With Top Midlife Researcher Dr. Margie Lachman
Have you been bracing for a midlife crisis? Maybe you've believed that once you hit 40 or 50, you're supposed to hit a wall — get restless, buy the sports car, blow up your life, or slide into a slow decline. And even if you haven't hit that wall yet, part of you might be waiting ... Show More
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337 — Overwhelmed by Self-Improvement Advice? 5 Strategies From a Guy Who's Interviewed 700 Top Performers with Ryan Hawk
Are you overwhelmed by all the self-improvement advice out there? Every book, every podcast, every social media post is telling you a different thing you should be doing and all those things might leave you feeling exactly the same as when you started. My guest today has spent th ... Show More
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Dec 2022
221 - Friday Fix: 10 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong During the Holidays
It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, the holidays aren’t joy-filled. In fact, this time of year can be extra tough in many ways. The holidays can amplify existing issues, like loneliness. They create a lot of stress, including financial strain, ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Unwrapping the stresses of the holiday season
The holidays may be a time for joy and connection, but they also bring stress, anxiety, and financial pressure for many people. In this episode, Monica dives into the research behind the emotional toll of the season, from family dynamics to holiday burnout. She explains why the h ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Finding Holiday Happiness (Dr Laurie on the How God Works podcast)
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy. But all too often, the darker, colder days of winter, and even the stress of preparing for the holidays themselves, can lead people to feel something else: rushed, stressed, lonely, or even hopeless. How can you make sure this year i ... Show More
38m 31s
Nov 2023
10 Ways to Manage Stress & Anxiety During the Holidays
As stressful as life can get, we all look forward to the holidays. It is the time of the year where we can unwind, reconnect with family, and look forward to the new year. But if you're too stressed about work and life in general, there's a high chance you'll carry over that ener ... Show More
30m 24s
Nov 2022
5 Life-Changing Holiday Survival Habits | Jonathan Fields
<p>Ahh, that holiday time of year. A time for celebration and joy and generosity and reflection. And also a whole lot of forced togetherness and conflict and family patterns and politics and stress and unhealthy coping, lashing out, even sadness and loneliness - sometimes all wit ... Show More
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