Season 2 · Episode 15
Boundaries and Balance During the Holidays
Put it in a bubble · Marilyn Barker
December 10, 202520m 13s
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Show Notes
The holidays can be beautiful—and overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about setting kind, clear boundaries that protect your time, energy, budget, and peace. You’ll get simple scripts you can use word-for-word, a 3-step boundary framework, micro-habits that reduce stress, and a short guided exercise to define your non-negotiables.
What You’ll Learn
- A simple 3-step framework: Notice → Name → Negotiate
- Word-for-word scripts for time, money, food/body talk, travel, hosting, hot topics, and last-minute requests
- Micro-boundaries that prevent overwhelm (calendar buffers, two-yes rule, “leave while happy”)
- A quick Guilt Detox reframe to stop second-guessing
- A 5-minute Holiday Non-Negotiables exercise you can repeat all season
Links & Free Resource
- Free One-Pager: Holiday Boundary Script Sheet — copy/paste scripts, plus the Non-Negotiables template.
- Share this episode with a friend who needs permission to choose peace over perfection.
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