Busy. Some times in life just are, especially for us working moms. The good news: there is something you can do about it. Check out these three questions/prompts you can use to learn to do less the next time you get overwhelmed (because there will be a next time).

What matters is that you're present in THE moments of your life with your kids. That you appreciate life when it's good. And when it doesn't feel as good, you draw on your freeze-frame moments to get you through. Because you recognize that you will come out of it tomorrow, or next week, or next month. And there will be more freeze-frame moments.

Do you ever think about what kind of relationship you're creating with your kids? Or how they will see you when they're grown? Thinking about the future can be emotional. It is for me. Partly because it’s sad to think of them as no longer my little babies. But also because I know I’m falling short of the big picture and I want to change that.

There is no grade for "getting it right". There is no consequence for choosing incorrectly. There is no time wasted experimenting as you figure out what's important to you. If anything, it's the best way to spend your time.

Productivity experts preach about the evils of multi-tasking and how it divides your attention, takes more time to switch tasks, and drains your energy faster than single-tasking. But have they ever met a working mom?!?

Your weeks aren't busy. You're just letting lots of tasks and priorities compete for your attention rather than focusing on what's important.

As working moms, we need to make more decisions in advance so we're not faced with decision fatigue at the end of the day. We need rhythms for our families that everyone understands so we're not the gatekeeper of information. And we need to know that we have the time and space to take care of ourselves and even have a little fun along the way.

If you have an area of your life that looks great from the outside but feels "off" behind the scenes, pay attention to that alert. Then ask yourself why… and these three other questions.

How many times a day do you think of something you need to do? It's no wonder our to-do lists grow faster than we can take action. But as much as you tell yourself that these things have to get done, that you have no choice but to do them, the reality is you'd rather do them than face the consequences.

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?

When someone suggests trying to “do less” a working mom immediately has a million questions. How could I possibly do less? What would I have to delete from my life in order to do less? Everything is a priority, so what could I possibly eliminate? But doing less isn’t necessarily about removing things from your life, but instead about listening to yourself and your energy level, being present and focusing in a different way.