171. How to Experience More Fun, Connection, and Joy this Holiday Season [with Rich and Stacy]
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Have you ever felt like the holidays in your blended family are fraught with more challenges than there should be?
It might seem like when the holidays hit, you get bombarded with chaotic schedules and difficult negotiations with Exes. The kids have high expectations and so do you — which just adds to the pressure.
Relational tension and stress seem all too common as blended families struggle to cope with holiday hang-ups and disappointments.
But that's not the whole story…
…it's also possible to experience fun, connection, and joy through the holidays.
In this episode, you'll hear from our friends Rich and Stacy who have been blending their holiday experiences for 12 years. They'll share a few of their highs and lows and how they've learned to navigate the challenging dynamics of blended family holidays.
Rich and Stacy offer some real-life strategies and mindset shifts that will help you to intentionally prepare for the holiday season with greater understanding, realistic expectations, flexibility, and the right perspective — without sweating the small stuff or getting hung up on having to get everything perfect!
You'll Discover:
What it takes to navigate the holidays well and experience more fun, connection and joy.
Proactive strategies and mindsets that foster success leading up to - and during - the holiday season.
Resources from this Episode:
Episode 151. What Has The Potential to Steal Your Joy - And How Can You Hold Onto It (Part 1 of 2)
Episode 150. The Highs and Lows of Our Family's Holiday Experiences - with Special Guests: Our Kids
Episode 149. How to "Blend" Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connections This Season
Episode 148. 5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Plans and Avoid Scheduling Conflicts with the Ex
Episode 118. Meaningful Insight and Practical Strategies to Help Your Blended Family Navigate Holiday Challenges
Episode 71. How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Holiday Disappointment
Episode 12. 4 Meaningful Insights for Budgeting Your Happy Holidays
Episode 10. 8 Practical Tips for a Successful Holiday SeasonShow Notes Here
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