Episode 394: Feeling Holiday Pressure? Try Presence, Not Perfection

The holiday season isn’t one big moment — it’s a marathon of family gatherings, friend get-togethers, office parties, school events, and endless expectations. And somewhere along the way, we convince ourselves that each one needs to be perfect.

In Episode 394 of the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, we’re breaking that pressure wide open. 

Today, we explore:

• Why we romanticize the holidays (and why it leads to disappointment)
• How expectations stack up across ALL our gatherings — not just the big ones
• Why presence feels so much better than performing
• The role of tiny “sparks of joy” and micro-moments
• Simple, grounded practices to stay calm, mindful, and aligned
• How movement, breath, and gentle resets can turn holiday chaos into clarity

This episode is your permission slip to:

• Drop the mental script
  
• Step out of perfection mode
  
• Show up imperfectly human
  
• And finally, enjoy this season exactly as it unfolds
  

Because the holidays aren’t meant to be performed —
They’re meant to be experienced.

Happy Holidays!  Wander with intention. Align with clarity.

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