Welcome to the first annual Sustainable Sue’s guide to gifts and gift giving. Of course the purpose of holidays is to give a perfect gift, right? WRONG! But how do you manage the expectations in a way to make meaningful connections in a way that does not leave you broke, angry, disappointed, or all of the above?

Applying the Sustainable Productivity principles and questions to gifts and gift giving could offer you a new path forward this holiday season. Here is what you can expect to hear on the episode:

1. Susan offers a permission slip that could save your sanity this holiday season – it could be a gift to yourself!
2. Real life strategies Susan’s family has adopted around gift giving
3. Suggestions for gifts in each dimension of Sustainable Productivity, including a special section for teens and young adults

Listen at the link below or search for “Sustainable Productivity with Susan Sanders” everywhere podcasts are available.

Links to Learn More

Links mentioned in this episode of the Sustainable Productivity podcast:

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• Podcast episodes mentioned:
  • Episode 38: Stress Resilience = Immunity Shield is linked here
  • Episode 39: Three Tools to Prevent Holiday Burnout is linked here
  • Download the breathing exercises at this link and this link
• Health & Fitness gift suggestions:
  • Head phone headband that Susan uses to listen to:
    • NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me
    • QI’s No Such Thing As A Fish
  • Meatloaf pan
  • Balega socks
  • The Stick
  • Foam roller
• Mental Well-being gift suggestions:
  • Custom scratch off gift voucher
• Environmental Surroundings gift suggestions:
  • Soap dispenser extension tube

We would love to hear from you. Send your feedback on the episode, suggestions for future show topics or guests, and anything else to Susan@SustainableSue.com or in a DM on Instagram.