86: How to Prepare Emotionally for Holiday Gatherings

Awakening Worth in Childless Women

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If you’re already worried about feeling grief and triggers while at a family gathering or social event through the holidays, this episode is for you. I’m going to give you some solid steps for preparing yourself before, during and after so you can breeze through them like a woman of grace.
You'll discover:

• the mistakes I (and many childless women) make when planning for the holidays
• how to avoid resentment and maintain your boundaries
• the steps you can take before, during and after a gathering so you can actually enjoy socializing, even when there are kids around

If you want to go deeper, head over to my Instagram account and send me a DM with the words "episode 86" to get a copy of my holiday guide for childless women.
Where to find Sheri:

Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca
References from this episode:
85: 10 Tips to Get You Through the Holidays as a Childless Woman

Chapters

1. 86: How to Prepare Emotionally for Holiday Gatherings (00:00:00)

2. Mistakes I was Making (00:05:40)

3. The Role of Resentment and Boundaries (00:09:28)

4. Two Steps to do Ahead of Time (00:13:54)

5. Two Things You Can Do in the Moment (00:21:07)

6. Two Things To Do Afterwards (00:30:50)

7. Recap Of the Episode (00:33:34)