Do you ever find yourself overplanning a “perfect” family day only to end up frustrated and disconnected? In this episode, we talk about how planning became our way of controlling joy instead of experiencing it. I open up about how my urge to “make it special” led to stress, disconnection, and missed opportunities for real connection. We break down the pattern behind overplanning, the fantasy that fuels it, and how giving up can finally bring you home to your kids. Get ready to let go of the joy pressure and find the magic in what’s already here.

 

Highlights

• How overplanning blocks connection and increases stress.

• The fantasy of the “perfect experience” and how it backfires.

• What shifted when I asked, “What would make you happy?”.

• What happened when I followed my son’s lead instead of my itinerary.

• How kids learn connection when we stop trying to control everything.

• A mindset shift for more presence and less pressure.

 

Resources + Links

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