November 30, 2023

Podcast Episode 280 - Conquering the Holiday Hustle: Planning for a Better Christmas

November 30, 2023/ Heather Bunch

In this holiday-themed episode of "Live Fearlessly Free," I talk about managing the stress and busyness of the Christmas season. I share my thoughts and strategies on how to prioritize events, manage the temptation to overcommit, and cultivate contentment with what is "good enough." I highlight the importance of white space in our lives, just as it is in design, to avoid feelings of overwhelm.

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Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down?

Or maybe the pressures feel like a pair of Spanx two sizes too small?

How do you keep going when you don’t feel like you can take another step?

Do you walk into a room and feel like the wind got knocked out of you by all the clutter?

Are there friends in your life that leave you feeling defeated?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed but aren’t quite sure why?

Do you have a dream or want to live a life of significance? Me too!

Do you want to fulfill your God-given purpose and long to hear, “well done my good and faithful servant,” but at this rate, you’re afraid you’ll miss the boat? I’ve been there!

Are you stuck at the starting gate, or maybe you stepped out and froze with fear? I hear ya!

What are you afraid of? Like at your core?

Do you fear looking dumb? Or maybe looking weak?

Are you afraid of conflict?

Is failure the worst thing that could happen to you?

Do you need things safe and secure before you can make a decision and move forward?

Have you ever been going along and felt your chest tighten or your gut tied in knots and wasn’t sure why?

Do you feel like there’s an invisible wall holding you back from what God’s called you to do?

What is fear really trying to tell you?

Would you like more support in your life?

Could you use a little more relaxation and a lot less worry?

How about more fun in your life?

Do you always respond to life the way you desire?

What gets your goat?

Is there anyone that pushes your buttons?

Are you struggling with crazy circumstances right now? Me too! Do you need some encouragement? Me too!

When I’m in a bind and feel pulled down by everything happening around me, I remember the Father Factor.

Could you use a little encouragement right now? Me too! How about hope? Do you need some hope?

Would you like more peace?

Have you ever needed to escape from reality?

Have you ever seen a friend who needed a break, and you stepped in to help make that happen?

Have you ever had a problem you were so angry or stressed about you couldn't think clearly?

If someone irritates or hurts you, do you worry that if you let it go, it means they're right, and you're wrong?

Have you ever had a reaction that escalated the more you talked about it?

Today is for you if…

What do you do when you’re stuck in an anxiety loop?

Do you hide, crawl in a corner, go into flight or fight?

Is anxiety holding you back from your dreams or stepping out and living a courageous life?

Do you have a plan for when the anxiety comes and rears its ugly head?

Do you have anxiety on speed dial?

Have you ever felt like you're on a one-loop roller coaster of fear?

Do the "what if's" have you trapped in the worry spin-cycle?

Have you ever had a holiday not go as planned?

Well, have you ever had a holiday actually go as planned?! LOL

Are you already tired of the holidays, and they’re just getting started?

Do you feel like the challenges of the season are overwhelming, and you don’t have any juice left to handle them with grace?

Are you a parent, and your patience has already waned, and the school break is only a day or two in?

Today is defiantly for you if:

Do you feel like you're under pressure to get it right? Especially during the holidays.

Are you the kind of person that obsesses over every detail?

When was the last time you actually enjoyed the holidays? No really enjoyed it!

Ever get annoyed with family or friends?

Wonder why people do what they do?

Have you ever thought, “why can’t they be more like me?”