The key to a less frantic holiday season
About this episode
Niro Feliciano shares tips on how to reduce holiday stress by letting go of perfectionism.
There can be a lot of stress when it comes to the holidays: figuring out travel plans, preparing the perfect meal, spending time with the whole family for days on end. There can also be a lot pressure to do everything perfectly, but psychotherapist and author of All Is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays, Niro Feliciano, says that letting go of the need for perfection can actually make your holiday less stressful. This episode, Feliciano shares tips for keeping your holiday season merry and bright. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guest: Niro Feliciano
Topics covered
- holiday stress
- family gatherings
- perfectionism
- mental health
- festive tips
Keywords
- holiday season
- stress management
- family
- travel plans
- meal preparation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Books & works: All Is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays
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