Welcome back to the show! Today I’m reflecting on life, loss and grief, and holding space for all emotions during the holiday season. I share stories of 4 loved ones who have passed during the month of December, along with the impact of losing them and how their lives and legacies helped shape the way I see the world and the life I chose to live today and into the future. If you find that, despite the festive season, challenging emotions sometimes are coming up for you, this episode will invite you to hold space for the highs and the lows, the challenges and the joys, of a life well lived.

Resources from Today’s Episode

How to Embrace Holiday Emotions and Flourish Through the Season: Discover 5 common holiday emotions and practical ways to navigate them effectively.
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Previous Episodes of Better with Becky, including the previous episode on the WOOP goal-setting methodology if that feels supportive as you reflect on intentions for the new year:
- Free WOOP Goals Guide + Explainer Reel of how to Woop Your Life
- The 5 Whys Exercise to get to your deeper “Why” for a goal

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The Planks and Thanks Challenge is repeating as Planksmas! It’s never too late to join and rope friends or family into a simple challenge to keep moving over the holidays.
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