Rediscovering Joy
When the holidays don’t feel like they used to, you get to do them differently.
The holidays may never be the same — but they can still be joyful.
Maybe this is your first holiday since the divorce. Maybe someone you love won’t be at the table. Maybe your home is different, your children have their own plans, or the traditions you used to love now feel like another responsibility.
You don’t have to pretend you’re excited. And you don’t have to keep doing everything the same way.
Rediscovering Joy: A 12-Step Guide for Surviving the Holidays After Loss gives you simple steps and activities to make room for what you’re feeling, decide what you need, and create a season that fits your life now.
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You get to decide what this season looks like.
Make room for what you’re feeling.
You can miss what used to be without judging yourself for it. Start by naming what feels different and giving yourself some room to be honest.
Decide what you want to say yes to.
An invitation is a choice. So is hosting, decorating, or keeping a family tradition going. Think through what you want to do, what you have the energy for, and what you’re ready to decline.
Try something that fits your life now.
Keep the traditions you still love. Change the ones that no longer work. Start something new, even if it’s small.
You don’t need anyone’s permission to change a tradition.
Maybe you don’t want to host this year. Maybe you’d rather get dressed up and go somewhere new. Maybe you want a quiet day at home, or a table filled with people who understand what this season feels like.
You’re allowed to choose.
You can love your family and still say no. You can miss someone and still enjoy a moment. You can let this holiday be different without having the whole future figured out.
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Who created this guide
Hi, I’m Tisha Mitchell.
I’m the author of Radical Resilience and a speaker and coach for women rebuilding their lives after loss.
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Make a little room for joy this season.
You don’t have to recreate the holidays you used to have. Start with what you need now, and take it one step at a time.
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Questions
Is this only for women going through divorce?
No. It’s also for women navigating the death of someone they love, an empty nest, a move, job loss, or other changes that make the holidays feel different. You may also find it helpful if you’re ready to rethink traditions and expectations.
What will I receive?
A digital guide with 12 steps and a simple activity for each step. You can download it and print it.
How do I get my guide?
After checkout, you’ll go to a page with your download. You’ll also receive an email with the link.
Is this a subscription?
No. Buying the guide for $27 is a one-time purchase.
I’m a paid Substack member. Do I need to buy it?
No. The guide is included with your monthly or annual paid Rediscovering Joy membership. Follow the paid-member instructions above to redeem your copy.