Thriving During the Holiday Seasons, Episode 2

In episode two of the annual RAFT holiday podcast, the RAFT team continues their discussion on tips and tools for thriving, not surviving, the holidays.

Episode Time Codes

00:00 Intro
00:18 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team.
03:52 Jeremie's Tip #1: Create a holiday budget and stick to it.
06:20 Jeremie's Tip #2: Start saving for the holidays at the start of the year.
07:20 Jeremie's Tip #3: Celebrate the holiday the week after it. Usually cheaper.
08:49 Team Discussion on other ways to alleviate financial stress.
17:33 Indrani's Tip #1: Do not shame others by imposing expectations (old or new) about food.
19:49 Indrani's Tip #2: Make a holiday list of activities (small or big) and ask the word "Why" repeatedly. Gives clarity about your wants, priorities and decisions.
22:00 Indrani's Tip #3: Think Again Practice: Ask WHY for everything to slowly undo harmful patterns, expectations, and behaviors.
24:12 Team Discussion on convictions and beliefs
33:25 Nicole's Tip #1: Create a festive and bright environment to combat seasonal depression
34:55 Nicole's Tip #2: Cook only your favorite foods
37:05 Nicole's Tip #3: Stay connected to family/friends
38:55 Team Discussion
45:23 Jeremie wraps up Episode 2
46:18 Outro

Resources

• BOOK: Think Again: The Power of Know What You Don't Knowing by Adam Grant
• BOOK: Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek