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Dec 2024
10m 27s

Finding peace amid holiday chaos

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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.

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