About this episode

In this episode, Maria Bradfield and Jessica Rockstar discuss managing emotions during the holidays and planning for the new year.

The December Advantage: Gentle Planning, Realistic Joy, and Words to Carry Us Into the New Year Some seasons call for hustle, December calls for wisdom. In this episode, Transformational Life Coach Jessica Rockstar and I offer a candid look at managing emotions during the holidays while using the unique rhythm of December to plan thoughtfully for the year ahead. From the sting and fog of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to the warmth of serving others, we share practical strategies, personal...

People in this episode

Host: Maria Bradfield

Guest: Jessica Rockstar

Topics covered

• holiday stress management
• emotional well-being
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• planning for the new year
• serving others

Keywords

• holidays
• emotions
• planning
• SAD
• self improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Transformational Life Coach

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