Episode 139: How to Minimize Holiday Stress as a Mom & Entrepreneur – with Dana & NJ
How to Minimize Holiday Stress as a Mom & Entrepreneur. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about the holidays, giving yourself realistic expectations for the busy time of the year and giving back to yourself and others. This episode is sponsored by Quiet Mind Collective.
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In this episode you’ll hear:
- The stressful parts of the holidays.
- Family at the holidays.
- Prepping for the holidays.
- Setting realistic expectations as a small business owner.
- Working during the holidays.
- Giving yourself the gift of reflection.
- Planning financially for taking time off for the holidays.
- Dana’s favorite craft for the holidays.
- Give yourself grace to not have the Instagram-worthy holidays.
- Giving gifts to clients.
Show Sponsor: Quiet Mind Collective
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Recommended links and resources:
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- Powersheets
- Boss Mom Podcast Episode 121: How to break up with Clients with Dana and NJ
- Boss Mom Academy
- Boss Mom fitting call
- Boss Mom Facebook group
- Boss Mom Retreat Facilitators List
Can I quote you on that?
- I realized that those things that we pull out year after year are those things that will make my kids feel at home when they grow up. – NJ
- What is your end goal for the holidays? What is it that matters to you and do what will matter after the holidays. – NJ
- Simplify your holidays. – Dana
- Look ahead and make time in your calendar to set apart for holiday preparations. – Dana
- When your expectations for the holiday do not meet your reality, you will be stressed and disappointed. Don’t set unrealistic expectations. – NJ
- The holidays are also about rejuvenation and reflection. We can prep for the new year. – Dana
- Give yourself permission to say no. – NJ
- Give gifts that the person actually wants, not what you want them to like. – NJ
Connect with Dana & NJ
Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place)
NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place)
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