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Dec 2024
12m 15s

Recovering from the Holidays: A Mindful ...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
About this episode

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 footing, this episode explores why this happens and how you can reset with mindfulness and intentional practices for a smoother start to the new year.

  • Learn how to use mindfulness to manage the chaos of post-holiday life.
  • Discover simple, actionable tips to prioritize rest and reconnect with yourself.
  • Find out how to balance responsibilities while easing into a more intentional and peaceful routine.

Start your journey to a calm, centered new year by listening to this episode—your first step to feeling balanced and in control again.

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Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empaths and executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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