If December already feels like ‘too much’, this pep talk is your permission slip to breathe again.

This month can feel like the mental load Olympics for mothers—pressure, perfectionism, school events, work deadlines, matching pyjamas, curated magic… and somehow we’re meant to smile through it.

In the second of our December pep talks, Zoe shares five powerful steps to help you stop being so hard on yourself and bring the pressure down.

In this pep talk, Zoe covers:

This December, be softer with yourself. Let something go on purpose. Choose connection over perfection. Your children won’t remember the wrapping paper, the curated Santa visit, or whether you had it all together.

They’ll remember how it felt to be with you ♥️

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