The Dopamine Trap of Christmas: Why You’re Likely to Feel Disappointed

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Christmas is supposed to feel magical… so why are so many moms disappointed once it finally arrives?If you find yourself feeling let down, overstimulated, exhausted, or even sad on/after Christmas, you didn’t do anything wrong. Your brain did exactly what it’s wired to do.

In this episode, I unpack the dopamine trap of Christmas—a powerful neuroscientific reality for why the anticipation of the holidays feels better than the holiday itself, especially for moms. 

 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

•  Why moms are likely to feel more joy leading up to Christmas than during it
• The neuroscience of dopamine, anticipation, and emotional letdown
• Why feeling underwhelmed after Christmas does NOT mean you did anything “wrong”
• What to do when the holiday high fades and reality hits hard
• How all this is happening for your sweet kids as well (cue the meltdowns!)

  

FOR SO MUCH MORE:

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HOMEWORK:

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COMING UP NEXT:

Join me back next Tuesday at 5am Eastern to keep unpacking the hidden causes of stress keeping you overwhelmed and stealing your time and joy.

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