About this episode
The holidays are meant to be about peace, joy, and togetherness … but they often end up steeped in chaos, rush, and overspending. Not this year! There’s really no better time than right this minute to practice slowing down and getting intentional *before* we say yes to another obligation or hit 'add to cart'. On today's show podcast host Desirae Endres reminds us that the holidays aren't just for kids; they are for us to enjoy too. Here's a preview: [6:30] First things first: We can't manufacture perfection, and kids make their own magic [11:00] Are you the behind-the-scenes magic maker? The importance of remembering what YOU love about the season [23:00] Protect your peace by zeroing in on what's within your control [29:00] Focus on contentment, not on comparison! Shining light on the chasm between our idealized (ahem...commercialized) celebrations versus real life Resources mentioned: Your Minimal-ish Holidays: 30 Days to a More Intentional Season Desirae on Instagram This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here . Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.