5 Ways to be present during holiday gatherings this season.
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Welcome back to The Burnout Doctor Podcast! Today we are talking about the holiday season. The holidays can be joyful times of the year, while also being overwhelming. If we are not intentional with enjoying family time and loved ones, the holiday season may pass by in a blur. Many of you are taking action by using our complimentary Burnout Starter Kit and What If Protocol – don’t forget to download yours today! We all write our own stories in our lives and homes. Let’s all bring joy into home and joy into work.
Thank you so much for all the positive comments and feedback our last episodes on preventing burnout during the holiday season.
5 ways to be present during holiday gatherings
Now, I was NOT present during many family and holiday gatherings over the years. So I did I change this behavior? I set intention BEFORE going into the event. Here are my top ways to stay present
Remove phone distractions. This could mean airplane mode or silence or do not disturb.
Remove email from your phone. Wear a watch if you check your phone for the time – so you can place your phone inside your purse and out of your pockets and near you during the gathering
Remove social media distraction. No apps on your phone. Say goodbye in an IG story and add it to your highlight roll or last IG post to say you’re on a break!
Bring a REAL camera. Yes, a real camera so you don’t rely soley on your phone to take photos or videos. Yes, we take a yearly photo on my Sony alpha7 DSLR type of camera outside each holiday.
Ask yourself, who would I like to connect with and have a meaningful conversation with during this event. Yes, there could be 10, 20, 40 people there. So don’t get overwhelmed and gloss over talking to reach everyone. Set intention into how you want to FEEL and connect.
Now it’s time to take action
Until next time, spark joy my friends!
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