How was your first Christmas with a baby? Mine was…not as I had hoped. And I think that's the same for everyone. Your life has changed fundamentally, but Christmas just keeps being Christmas, with the same old family dynamics. And I found that rough, I definitely had a Christmas Crash - if that is/was you too, you're not alone

Christmas is a triggering time for everyone, and we all need to do what we gotta do to get through it. I'm sharing what I've learnt for how to manage (mitigate?) Christmas, Bailey's in hand, from the practical - I order my tree in September, yes I am that guy - to the emotional. Set the bar extremely low, your kids don't know any different. They don't know Elf on the Shelf is supposed to come with presents.

Resources:

TJ Power the DOSE Effect

Kim Hartwell meditation

Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave meditation

Takeaways:

• Christmas is triggering for everyone, in different ways

• Don't put so much pressure on yourself

• Plan ahead as much as possible

• Ask for help

• Remember to rest when you can

• Set the bar low for your family

• Merry Christmas!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Introduction and Reflections on Motherhood at Christmas

03:21 Navigating the Challenges of Early Motherhood

06:06 Planning and Preparing for Christmas

08:43 Balancing Family and Business During the Holidays

11:46 Self-Care and Managing Expectations

14:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Listeners

Links:

Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley

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