29. Protecting Your Energy: 5 Tips for Navigating Emotional Triggers

The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but let’s be real, it can also be one of the most emotionally triggering times of the year. From old family dynamics and personal boundaries being tested, to the overwhelm of social expectations, this season can leave you feeling drained and out of balance. The good news? There are simple, practical ways to navigate these challenges while protecting both your emotions and your energy. In this episode, you’ll learn five empowering tips to help you stay grounded and calm during the holidays and any time of year. Using the Adult Chair® Model as our foundation, we’ll explore how to decline invitations that don’t align with your energy, set time limits for gatherings, center yourself before events, and even leave uncomfortable situations. These strategies are your guide to not just surviving the holiday season, but thriving through it. Tune in for a healthier, more empowered approach to managing emotional triggers!

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In this episode, we cover: 

(01:24 - 01:35) Overview of the Adult Chair® Model, explaining the three states of being: the Child Chair, the Adolescent Chair, and the Adult Chair.

(02:07 - 02:17) Why the holidays can be triggering, including old dynamics and expectations that resurface during family gatherings.

(05:26 - 05:36) Learn how declining invitations that don't align with your energy is a form of self-care.

(10:06 - 10:16) How grounding yourself before arriving at any holiday event can help regulate your emotions and shield your energy.

(19:08 - 19:30) Recap of the five tips for managing emotional triggers and protecting energy during the holidays.

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• Episode 5 - Easily Manage Triggers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Emotional Healing and Growth
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