With so much coming at us - events, celebrations, activities, and more - I wanted to share with you the 4 most common mistakes that I see working moms make during the holiday season. My hope is that knowing what to watch out for will help save you so much time, energy, and even some disappointment along the way. Avoiding these mistakes is about doing things differently this season so that you can be more relaxed and calm amidst the chaos.

If I could compare October to something, I would say it's like sitting at the top of that first, very big roller coaster hill. 🎢 It's that moment of pause where you know what's coming and it's both terrifying and exciting. You know that as soon as you reach the tipping point, you'll go flying down the other side at top speed! October is when the ride really gets rocking and rolling as you zoom through the last two months of the year.  Regardless of if or what holidays you celebrate, or whether your kids are in school yet or not, there's so much that's packed into this time of year and it can be a challenge to stay just one step ahead.

But what about enjoying the ride?

As I think about how to combine the excitement and options that we have today with the feeling of that slow and quiet year, there are 5 key things that will make all the difference in helping you orchestrate a beautiful holiday season for your family without burning out.

For most holidays, celebrations, and special occasions, I make decisions in advance by following a formula or a template just like I do for everyday things like meal planning and setting priorities. If you want to get started creating your own template, here’s how!

There’s no doubt about it - the holiday season is a wee bit stressful for moms, working or not. But, there are things you can do to help yourself snap out of overwhelm. Things that can help you stop spiraling in that feeling of being out of control, and ground you in the present moment and the realities of the situation.

The holiday season. There are so many options and so many people to see that instead of slowing down and creating an intentional end-of-year, you end up overbooking yourself and feeling completely exhausted by the time it's all over. Are you ready to try something different with your family this year?