266. A Permission Slip for PEACE this Holiday Season

The Ashley O Show: Nursing Beyond the Bedside

Ahh, the holiday season...on the commercials, we see perfect matching little families, big smiles, relaxation, and JOY, but in our realities, we often see pressure, obligation, high expectations, and STRESS. What if we could shift our perspectives, outlook, and circumstance towards more peace this season?
It starts with you giving yourself a whole lot more grace, and leaning into the SLOW DOWN that we actually crave in this time of year. I promise, it's okay. If anyway gives you crap, tell them that I wrote your permission slip. "Ashley said I could say no more and relax, sorry." We can't control everything, but this is your story. Write it the way you actually want to.
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The season and circumstance (00:01:00) Discussion about the current season and circumstance that the speaker has been working through and wants to share with the listeners.

Free nurse coffee chats and connection calls (00:03:07) Announcement of free nurse coffee chats and connection calls for the listeners to connect and share their experiences.

The winter season and slowing down (00:06:15) Reflection on the winter season and the idea of slowing down, contrasting it with the constant hustle and busyness of everyday life.

Craving a Sense of Peace (00:10:30) Discussion on the desire for peace during the holiday season and the challenges that come with it.

The Pressure of the Holiday Season (00:12:56) Exploration of the expectations and stress associated with the holiday season, particularly around gift-giving.

Creating a Reality of Stress (00:16:19) Reflection on how our own associations and beliefs can contribute to creating a stressful holiday season and the importance of prioritizing rest and saying no to protect our peace.

Creating Peace on Christmas Eve (00:18:23) Suggestions on how to make Christmas Eve a day of peace and relaxation, with ideas like wearing matching pajamas and watching Christmas movies.

Manufacturing Moments of Peace (00:19:16) Encouragement to create more moments of peace throughout the holiday season, such as having a standing date with yourself every Thursday night.

Shifting Mindset for a Peaceful Holiday Season (00:20:18) Discussion on the importance of letting go of a mindset that assumes the holidays are always stressful and embracing a more peaceful and joyful perspective.