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
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Duration: 33:34
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434: How to Actually Enjoy Summer as a Mom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
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431: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:49
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430: Plan Meaningful Family Travel Without the Stress // Meggie Busath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:33
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429: How Ordinary Moms Can Make a Difference // Sharon McMahon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:22
If you’ve ever felt like the problems of the world are too big, and your influence is too small to matter, this conversation with Sharon McMahon will help you realize how powerful even just your small actions can be. Sha…