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Welcome to another episode and a New Year! A new year brings times of reflection, especially with all that we\u2019ve been through over these last few years with the pandemic, and some people are still struggling with getting back to \u201cnormal.\u201d Wherever you are, it\u2019s OK to be integrating into this new normal in whatever ways you can, and every decision is part of a more complex dynamic. Today\u2019s focus is on the burnout that comes with holiday celebrations and the reintegrating we are doing around social gatherings and traditions. Let\u2019s talk about these issues that might affect you wherever you are in your reproductive journey. Join me!\nShow Highlights:\n\nWhy decisions are especially tough when they might affect the health and safety of your family\n\nWhy holiday burnout is a very specific type of burnout with multiple layers\n\nWhy the overwhelm that was suppressed during the holidays may be showing up now\n\nHow feeling like a failure is a common emotion after the holidays\u2013both from the way OUR holidays played out AND from what we see on social media from others\n\nWhy perfection needs to come out of the conversation and expectations\n\nWhy I hope normalizing these post-holiday feelings can bring a new perspective\n\nWhy taking time for rest and recovery can take the pressure off\u2013Give yourself permission to rest!\xa0\n\nWhy awareness and naming things are big parts of taking care of ourselves\n\nHow to check in with yourself by asking, \u201cHow am I doing? What do I need TODAY?\u201d\n\nWhy making changes to shift things for the better will usually cause stress and discomfort at first\u2014but attending to yourself in this way is essential\n\n\nResources:\nVisit www.postpartum.net for resources! I\u2019d love to hear from you!\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!