Revitalizing Healthcare

Reflection, the Key to More Joy this Holiday Season- Dr. Christina Shenvi

November 30, 2023 Andrea Austin, MD Season 4 Episode 11
Revitalizing Healthcare
Reflection, the Key to More Joy this Holiday Season- Dr. Christina Shenvi
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Show Notes

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed during the holidays? What if there was a simple twist that could transform your entire experience? Join us as Dr. Christina Shenvi reveals her approach to managing time during the holidays, helping busy professionals find more joy and less stress. Gain insight as Dr. Shenvi highlights the importance of establishing complete agency over our time, thoughts, and actions. Feel empowered to prioritize what truly matters during this upcoming holiday season and to create lifelong memories filled with happiness, love, and harmony.

Time management is not about packing more in or being more productive, it's about how you think and how you feel. - Dr. Christina Shenvi


My special guest is Dr. Christina Shenvi

Dr. Christina Shenvi is back on The Revitalizing Doctor podcast, to share her strategies for effectively managing time during this often-hectic season. Dr. Shenvi leads us to recognize the expectations we set for ourselves through phrases like "I have to" or "I should," emphasizing the opportunity to make the change and be more intentional. By employing her framework of deciding, planning, doing, and reflecting, listeners can gain a better understanding of their priorities and make conscious choices. Dr. Shenvi's approach centers around the concept of owning one's time, ensuring that individuals can create a holiday season that aligns with their desired outcomes. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, sit back, and get ready to learn from Dr. Christina Shenvi on how to manage your time and make the most of this special holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Maximize your time and minimize holiday stress by learning effective time management strategies.
  • Discover the freedom of letting go of perfectionism and embrace the joy of imperfection during the holiday season.
  • Experience the bliss of slowing down and simplifying your life during the busy holiday season, finding peace and joy in the present moment.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

  • Create a to don't list and actively avoid low-priority tasks that detract from what you truly want to do.
  • Be mindful of the impact of social media and comparison on your holiday joy, and focus on prioritizing your own values and desires.
  • Consider the emotional aspects of the holidays and be gentle with yourself if you're experiencing mixed emotions or grief.
  • Use the decide, plan, do, reflect framework to approach your holiday season with intention and purpose.

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