405: 3 Tips to Manage Your Mental Load During the Holidays // 3 in 30 Team

405: 3 Tips to Manage Your Mental Load During the Holidays // 3 in 30 Team

Author: Cloud10 December 2, 2024 Duration: 35:21
Feeling overwhelmed by the jingling chaos of the holiday season? You're not alone! The holidays can add a huge load on us moms. Recently, I found myself overwhelmed, so I took my own advice from the Self-Assured Motherhood program: I paused, assessed my mental load, and eliminated what I could. One of those items was this episode, which I entrusted to my wise, capable team members. And, let me tell you, they stepped up and delivered! This week, 4 of my team members - Molly, Christy, Abby, and Emily - share three practical tips for managing the mental load during this busy time of year. Their advice is both realistic and incredibly helpful. Wishing you all the best as you navigate the festive hustle and bustle, my friend! Happy Holidays! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. Join me on Instagram! *** Announcement:  $5 off Flecks of Gold Journals through Dec 3!  After Dec 3, use Code 3in30 to get 10% on Flecks of Gold Journals for our holiday sale Related Episodes:  398: How to Plan for an Energizing (not Exhausting) Holiday Season // Dr. Amber Price 325: How to have Less-Stressful, More Meaningful Holidays // Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish 210: Simple Holiday Traditions to Connect Generations // Jack & Elaine Westover Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.

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Podcast Episodes
387: Why Calming Yourself Helps Calm Your Child // Eli Harwood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:39
This bonus excerpt is one I pulled from Eli's full episode that dropped earlier this week. (If you haven't had a chance to listen, I highly recommend it. It's one of the most value-packed conversations I've had on 3 in 3…
386: Raising Securely Attached Kids // Eli Harwood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
We all know how important it is to raise securely attached kids, but how to do it can be the tricky part! It's true what they say about parenting: The days are long but the years are short. I feel like the years are flyi…
384: Principle #9 // Support Their Struggles [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:27
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…
383: Principle #8 // Communicate for Connection [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:36
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…
382: Principle #7 // Gather the Good [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…
381: Principle #6 // Pursue Your Purpose [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…
380: Principle #5 // Sanctify Your Soul-Care [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:53
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…
379: Principle #4 // Bolster Your Boundaries [The SAM Framework] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:17
My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes d…

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