91: The December Pressure Cooker - Managing Holiday Season Overwhelm

The Selfish Podcast with Chloe & Steph

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of December stress and explore practical strategies to navigate the holiday season pressure. From managing endless to-do lists to finding moments of calm, we share real experiences and actionable tips to help you through this busy period.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding the "December Pressure Cooker" phenomenon
  • Why December feels different from other busy months
  • The physical manifestations of holiday stress
  • Managing multiple commitments during the festive season

Practical Strategies We Explored:

1. Brain Dumping Technique
   • Getting everything out of your head onto paper
   • Reducing mental load through external organization
   • How to effectively categorize your thoughts
2. Grounding Practices for Stress Management
   • Quick techniques to reset when feeling overwhelmed
   • Incorporating mindfulness into busy days
   • Simple breathing exercises for instant calm
3. Leveraging AI as a Support Tool
   • Using AI for planning and organization
   • How AI can help break down complex tasks
   • Making technology work for you during busy periods
4. The 4D Method: Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do
   • Questioning what really needs to be done
   • Identifying tasks that others can handle
   • Permission to postpone non-urgent items
   • Focusing on true priorities

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