logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
10m 27s

Finding peace amid holiday chaos

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode

Holidays can be joyful but stressful. Monica shares tips on setting boundaries, simplifying tasks, and prioritizing self-care to navigate the season with balance and find moments of peace.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.

Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.

Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

Links: 

https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist

https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist

https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

https://www.kindmindpsych.com/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Oct 6
Brain rot is real. What scrolling is actually doing to your brain
576. You pick up your phone to check one thing and 45 minutes disappear. You try to read a book and can't get through a page. You sit in a meeting and your mind keeps reaching for something it can't name. Brain rot isn't just a meme — it's Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year and a now ... Show More
11m 48s
Sep 29
Existential Depression: Why do I feel empty when nothing is wrong?
575. You’re functioning. You’re achieving. Nothing has gone dramatically wrong. And you wake up one morning and realize you genuinely can’t remember the last time something felt worth doing. A lot of people describe this as a feeling of emptiness. This week Dr. Judy Ho unpacks ex ... Show More
18m 59s
Sep 22
The love that controls you: Understanding coercive control
574. It doesn't start with a bruise. It starts with devotion that slowly becomes suffocation. The Netflix documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife, released August 26, 2026, has put coercive control back into the national conversation — a pattern of behavior that is now more common ... Show More
24m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2019
Holiday Survival Guide: Family Style
The holidays can be joyful and celebratory. They can also cause stress and unearth familial trauma. Life Kit talks to Dr. Andrea Bonior, a licensed clinical psychologist, to equip you with some strategies that will help you minimize holiday stress that stems from family. See pcm. ... Show More
18m 1s
Dec 2024
Healing- How To Stay Calm And Happy During The Holiday Season
Empress Gaia talks about stress during the holiday season. On EP 337 of My Orgasmic Life Podcast the goddess shares how to stay calm despite all the holiday frenzy. Content Warning : Swearing, Laughter, BDSM, Sex, Pain/Pleasure, Orgasm  Gaia Covers on today show:  * Why stress ca ... Show More
47m 8s
Dec 2024
How to protect your emotional health during the holidays | Guy Winch
The end of the year is often a time to reflect and spend time with family — activities that may seem joyful or anxiety-inducing, depending on your circumstances. Psychologist Guy Winch offers actionable advice on how to manage your emotions with confidence during the holidays, fr ... Show More
57m 14s
Nov 2023
2958: Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays: 5 Practical Tips AND Coping with Holiday Anxiety by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan
Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares two short posts that will help you have a happy holiday season Episode 2958: Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays: 5 Practical Tips AND Coping with Holiday Anxiety by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Lared ... Show More
12m 11s
Dec 2024
Recovering from the Holidays: A Mindful Approach to Rebalancing Work, Family, and Self in the New Year
Feeling drained and out of sync after the holidays? Discover how to transition gently back into a balanced routine without losing your sanity.The post-holiday period often feels overwhelming, leaving us juggling work, family, and self-care. If you're struggling to regain your foo ... Show More
14m 8s
Nov 2022
EP12: Home for the Holidays Survival Guide
The holidays can be a really wonderful time to connect with the people you care about, but that doesn't mean they aren't also a really stressful time. Whether it's as simple as feeling like you have to wrap the presents exactly right, or the more complicated aspects of going home ... Show More
49m 24s
Sep 2023
Surviving Holidays with Family
Surviving Holidays with Family It’s that time of the year! Millions of folks will soon be heading over the river and through the woods, hoping for a special celebration in the coming months.  In the spirit of good times, here are a few ideas on surviving upcoming conversation bom ... Show More
11m 49s