<p>In this episode, we explore how to stay intentional, grounded in self, and focused during the holiday season and all the distractions and triggers that may be coming our way. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Kristen shares strategies for staying aligned with your goals amidst disrupted routines, whether you're traveling, managing holiday stress, or facing emotional triggers during family gatherings. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>We’ll also dive into empowering concepts like "Separation Season" and "The Cycles of Growth", inspired by Tony Robbins and Ed Mylett, to help you gain momentum and step confidently into 2025. We are diving deep into our awareness of what the seasons of life have to offer us and how we can take full advantage of each season that we are in. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>A value-packed discussion on staying grounded, aligned, focused, and prepared for the seasons ahead.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>--</p> <p><br /></p> <p>💌 Sign Up For Our Mailing List:<br />Join Kristen's mailing list to be the first to know of exciting new offers, free resources, exclusive content, insider updates, and personalized insights &amp; tools that will elevate your journey towards success and fulfillment.</p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/DopaminePursuit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mailing List Here</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>--</p> <p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p>0:00 - Intro</p> <p>00:49 - updates for you </p> <p>2:15 - perfection mentality &amp; being in the ego </p> <p>4:19 - how you can contribute &amp; be a part of future episodes to come </p> <p>6:06 - navigating disruptions in our routines &amp; the emotions that come with the seasons </p> <p>8:20 - getting ahead before the new year </p> <p>8:43 - recognizing the cycles in life &amp; business </p> <p>10:45 - the four different seasons and cycles of life and business that we all inevitably experience </p> <p>16:06 - the one thing that life will always guarantee </p> <p>16:48 - understanding when your breakthrough is going to happen </p> <p>19:09 - identifying which cycle you are currently in </p> <p>21:12 - adversity being the catalyst to our biggest moments </p> <p>22:32 - greatness waiting to be born. beautiful things being born in the breakdown.</p> <p>24:50 - when others slow down how can you get ahead </p> <p>25:18 - separation season &amp; the winter arc </p> <p>27:36 - holidays not holi-months</p> <p>28:00 - how to prevent yourself from slipping into old patterns &amp; the mindset of making progress now </p> <p>29:00 - advice to our younger selves </p> <p>29:35 - time is of the essence - power of starting now </p> <p>32:05 - four ways to get ahead before the end of the year &amp; exactly how to become your best self </p> <p>35:38 - how to regulate your nervous system during the holidays &amp; to be handle emotional triggers </p> <p>36:35 - grounding yourself and staying in alignment with who you are becoming </p> <p>37:24 - how to not be reactive </p> <p>38:30 - how to set healthy boundaries </p> <p>39:40 - how to be more intentional </p> <p>40:38 - how to be grateful for hard times </p> <p>--</p> <p>📚Check Out Our Book Recommendations:<br />Explore our curated collection of favorites, featuring a handpicked selection of books that perfectly align with the captivating themes of the show. </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristenslonicki/list/91NOSNGVCDS3?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfkristenslonicki" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Check Out The Book List Here</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>--</p> <p>📸 <em>Connect on Social Media:</em> </p> <p>Follow us on IG &amp; Threads for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and community engagement. </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedopaminepursuitpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dopamine Pursuit on IG</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristenslonicki/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kristen Slonicki on IG</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>--</p> <p>☑️ <em>Follow:</em> </p> <p>Help support our show, &amp; get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>--</p> <p>About the Podcast</p> <p>Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast host Kristen Slonicki guides us on a journey to leveling up in life and leadership. Through her insights and guests we learn how to hack our dopamine receptors to pursue healthy hits of dopamine through pursuing excellence.</p> <p> </p> <p><br /></p>