Tips for Managing Guilt After Turning Down Family Holiday Plans

If you've ever dealt with mom guilt and gone looking for tips for managing guilt after turning down family holiday plans, this episode is for you. You said no to a family holiday gathering, and now the guilt is eating you alive. In this solo episode, JoAnn explains why the urge to make it right is really about calming your own body, why disappointing family does not make you a bad person, and what keeping everyone happy ends up costing you. In this episode, you'll learn: What the fix-it reflex is and why it goes off every time you set a boundary Why your guilt is mostly your own anxiety, and why that is good news Why it is okay to disappoint family (and how conflict can make relationships stronger) The hidden price of keeping everyone calm and happy A simple pause-and-breathe tool for when the guilt hits Resources mentioned in this episode: Happy Home Ladder: help your family share the load The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Vibe by Adam Grant The No Guilt Mom Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices