Feeling the holiday pressure? You’re not alone. In this uplifting episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren sit down with happiness and positive-energy expert Deborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck. Together, they explore practical, science-backed steps to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and create more days filled with joy — even during the busiest, most triggering time of year.

Deborah shares how micro-changes, intentional decisions, and realistic expectations can help us navigate family dynamics, holiday gatherings, shopping and planning stress, darker days, and our own internal narratives. Learn how to shift your mindset, set healthy boundaries, boost endorphins, stop the worry spiral, and reconnect with your “inner sunshine.”

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