Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Season Five of Wisdom for Wellbeing Podcast. In this episode, I talk you through finding a balance between spending time with loved ones while also taking care of your self by focusing on your values this holiday season.

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What is covered in this episode:

>>Consider energy and expectations; lots on, the balance of delighting in season and friends/family colleagues and taking care of yourself.

>>Holidays, but what is the intention? Marker in the calendar, ritual or tradition, sparkly joy and magic, friends family, slow reading or beach – just because society says something is important that isn’t necessarily inherently true for you – that you might also really value your family and friends, and some fat hat is balancing needs

>>Buy back time e.g. platter etc; op shop or home-crafted gifts, decrease waste and consumption; this aligns with values. Also consider experience gifts and honorary donations

>>Remember, there are no RULES! It’s all about you considering your values, temperament, expectations and own content

 A few questionnaires to check in on your values:

The Valued Living Questionnaire

The Personal Values Assessment