The holidays bring joy, connection, and celebration, but for therapists, caregivers, and parents, they can also bring exhaustion, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations. In this 20-minute episode, we’ll explore tangible, research-informed tools to help you protect your peace, set boundaries, and truly care for yourself this season.You’ll learn how to:<ul><li>Reframe self-care as essential maintenance, not indulgence</li><li>Set and communicate boundaries with confidence and compassion</li><li>Create simple, meaningful rituals that restore energy and connection</li><li>Recognize early signs of burnout and practice quick, 5-minute resets</li><li>Give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and say “no” without guilt</li></ul>Whether you’re managing a busy caseload, caregiving around the clock, or trying to make the holidays magical for everyone else, this episode will help you return to yourself with intention and grace.💭 Takeaway: You can’t pour from an empty mug — but you can refill it, one mindful choice at a time.Previous episodes mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/35WVQX2vlMIvubE1fPfY4A?si=AuTyRzFqRy2zOwb1wSvYeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Combatting Compassion Fatigue</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kbgkO83RSz3XpIDS9qQN2?si=ePGLOxLyTGiwOIz4u0vGcA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Protecting Your Peace</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LBM3rijjoDa8RrJJQrpR0?si=bQp2MJhjRVul0luNj2OQBA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Finding the Good</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rJiHltBUVzhimok5lLxcP?si=ne2H7oi0RYKdahxF-XqODQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Therapists React to Unknown Number</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5I1XsavrHf4lGoCOCyEiHy?si=hGNOo0t-Say8ggq937jByw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Burnout is REAL</a></li></ul>Thoughts, questions, ideas? Email us at <a href="mailto:coffeeandtheratea@gmail.com">⁠coffeeandtheratea@gmail.com⁠⁠</a> and keep the conversation flowing on Instagram at <a href="https://instagram.com/coffeeandtheratea">⁠⁠Instagram.com/coffeeandtheratea</a>

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