Understanding and managing the extra stress, anxiety, family dynamics, over- eating and overwhelm that sometimes weighs us down during the holiday season can be difficult.  In this episode certified coach Lisa Schwaller and I explore those topics and more.Overwhelm is an inside job and a balance of the push and pull of too much and not enoughHow being Self- Aware can help us navigate life and relationships Expectations- Managing the idea of what things should be like vs what they are like  What I am supposed to do vs what I can/want to doDealing with regret, judging ourselves for past choicesComparing ourselves with othersMoney StressCreating Fun ways to change perspective with people and circumstances you can't change but may bring about stress/negativity/judgmentPeople PleasingBoundaries Lisa Schwaller is a certified coach through the Life Coach School and Strengths Strategy. She helps overwhelmed working parents who are exhausted by their adult responsibilities. Her clients learn how to improve their skills at parenting, balancing work and family life, and nurturing the relationships that make life meaningful. Lisa’s favorite thing is to teach her clients how to have more fun even while keeping their never-ending to-do list.  Lisa’s also the host of her own podcast called Less Stress More Fun.Lisa can be found here:Website (Lisa Schwaller Coaching): https://lisaschwaller.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaschwallercoaching/ Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...