Show Notes
For women, and especially for mothers, the holiday season can feel so overwhelming. Between the expectations, the activities, and the responsibilities, it so often feels like we don’t actually get to enjoy the holidays… we just make them happen. I’ve often lost myself during these moments and I’ve made major changes to make sure I center myself in holidays to come. Your wants and needs matter, and this year I want to encourage you to make sure you’re listening to them so that you can feel the deep enjoyment that you deserve.
Today on WithIn:
Why it can feel so difficult for women to ‘opt out’ of the mental and physical load… and why it's okay to do it anyway.
How I was conditioned to take on so much at the holidays and how I began to let it go
My approach to the holidays today
An exercise to help you zero in on how you truly want to spend your holiday season
The peace and beauty I experience from being sober during the holidays
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