Having a Mindful Holiday

This week the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks about having a mindful holiday—no matter how you spend it.

Quotes:

“There were a few Thanksgivings where I felt I could not go home.” — Elizabeth Cush

“The differing messages about how we should handle the holidays … can create a lot of

“It’s OK to be extra safe this year.” — Elizabeth Cush

“Be mindful of the things you’re thankful for.” — Elizabeth Cush

Show Notes:

Does Thanksgiving bring to mind fun, food, friends and family? Or does it conjure conflict and complications? Maybe COVID separations? No matter how you answer those questions, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode of the Woman Worriers podcast, host Elizabeth Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist and founder of Progression Counseling in Annapolis, Md., shares her feelings about Thanksgiving, as well as some intimate memories and hopes for this year’s holiday. She also offers some thoughts on staying safe, support for support for setting boundaries if you need to, and tips for using mindfulness to reduce stress so you can feel the gratitude and find meaning in the day.

Listen and Learn:

Why not everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving How this year’s holiday might be difficult even for those who aren’t experiencing family estrangement Different ways that different people are celebrating Thanksgiving this year, and why that might cause some stress for you Why it’s especially important to honor your boundaries this year Some things that might be on your gratitude list How to use mindful awareness if you’re struggling with the holiday—or even if you’re not Big news soon to come from Progression Counseling and Woman Worriers

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