Your 5-Minute Rebellion: A Gentle Plan for Holiday Triggers

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

The holidays can stir up more than joy — old patterns, complicated family energy, and those invisible expectations that sneak in with the mashed potatoes.

Before you walk into any gathering (or even just scroll through everyone else’s), take five minutes to create your Holiday Trigger Plan.

Holiday Trigger Plan

This Week’s Rebellion:

Your 5-Minute Holiday Trigger Plan

Grab a piece of paper or open your notes app and ask yourself:

What usually triggers me during the holidays?
Maybe it’s a certain comment, a person, or that feeling of being left out or unseen.
What helps me come back to myself when I feel that way?
Deep breaths in another room, a quick walk outside, music in your earbuds, texting a trusted friend.
What boundary or phrase can I use to protect my peace?
A simple, “I’m going to step away for a minute,” can be your secret power move.

This isn’t about controlling every moment — it’s about preparing your nervous system to stay anchored when things get loud.

Why It’s Rebellious
Because showing up grounded and self-aware in spaces that once shook you is a quiet revolution.

This week, rebel by choosing presence over perfection. You deserve a holiday that feels safe, not performative.

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