We’re back with another episode of Why Are We Still Doing That?—and this week, right before the stress of the holidays hits, we're asking a fundamental question: Why are we staying miserable?

We've spent the last few weeks talking about quitting and staying loyal to things that don't serve us , but now it’s time to focus on your absolute non-negotiable right to protect your own peace. We’re done with passive misery and letting external forces dictate our mood and steal our joy.

This episode is all about diving into the tools you need to build resilience, choose fulfillment, and finally, confidently say yes to what serves you and no to what doesn't.

In this episode, we unpack why we constantly let external forces steal our joy and what happens when you decide to take control of your experience by "curating your life".

You'll hear:

The damaging effects of the platitudinal old-school message that you "owe" family everything and must "make the holidays work".
The concept of curating your life—looking at your time and energy as an art exhibit where you are the selective curator.
Tools rooted in positive psychology that help you flourish, including how to re-work your sense of obligation and experience more positive emotions.

All that, along with the breaking news that we're claiming the title of "Joyologists" (no, not really) and our suggestion for a worthwhile practice to start this holiday season: a gratitude journal.

If you're dreading the holidays, or if you're constantly letting situations or people steal your peace, you'll want to give this listen. We want you to set yourself up for a better holiday season and a better year ahead.

Onward & Inward,