Chris Gazdik
Chris Gazdik
Holiday Family Traditions and Assertiveness Part 2 - Ep255
Holiday Family Traditions and Assertiveness Part 2 - Ep255
Holiday Family Traditions and Assertiveness Part 2 - Ep255
Monday 22nd January 2024
Discover tips for balancing holiday traditions and assertiveness in this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes'. Gain insights for a harmonious holiday season.
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Episode Overview
- Navigating family holiday traditions and their significance
- Exploring the balance between assertiveness, passive, and aggressive tendencies
- Practical tips for fostering healthy relationships during the holiday season
- Insights on developing confidence, self-esteem, and embracing mindfulness in daily life
- Understanding the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries and reducing stress
Assertiveness implies being able to feel safe, comfortable, and confident enough to say or do what it is that we feel we need to say or do. It has a lot to do with relationships and communication, and it's essential for maintaining healthy boundaries and reducing stress.
Family holidays can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, but have you ever thought about how traditions shape your experience? In this episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', Chris Gazdik and his panel of therapists dive into the significance of family holiday traditions. They discuss how these rituals start, what they mean to us, and when it might be time to create new ones. Ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to maintain old customs?
This episode offers a fresh take on how to make the holidays more meaningful and less stressful by adapting traditions to fit your current life stage. But that's not all! The conversation also shifts to the tricky balance of assertiveness. Why do we sometimes swing between being too passive or too aggressive? The therapists break down these tendencies and offer practical advice on how to find that sweet spot of assertiveness.
Imagine confidently expressing your needs without feeling guilty or overbearing—sounds like a dream, right? You'll also hear personal stories from the hosts about their own holiday traditions and how they've navigated the balance between maintaining old customs and creating new ones. It's a heartwarming and enlightening discussion that promises to leave you with actionable tips for both your holiday season and everyday interactions.
If you're looking to foster healthier relationships and gain confidence in asserting yourself, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for insights that could transform not just your holidays, but your approach to relationships and self-expression.