How to Stay Sane Before the Holiday Rush: The JOY Filter That Keeps You Calm( ep58)

Boundaries, Business & Balance: Mom Podcast for Overwhelmed, Exhausted Moms ( Working moms, Guilt, Burnout, Self-Care & Time Management)

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

If the holiday season already feels like a lot — you're not alone. Between school concerts, work deadlines, travel plans, and trying to create meaningful memories, most moms are running on empty before December even hits.

In this episode, we talk about how to slow down the rush, say no without guilt, and actually enjoy the season again. I’m walking you through a simple framework called The JOY Filter (Just One Yes) — so you can choose what truly matters and let the rest go.

This isn’t about surviving the holidays.
It’s about being present for them.

Grab your coffee (or the cold one you reheated twice), and let’s breathe again.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

• Why holiday burnout usually starts before the holidays

• The invisible weight moms carry when we’re trying to “make it special”

• The JOY Filter: Just One Yes

• How to check your internal capacity before you commit

• The difference between peaceful yeses and guilt yeses

• How your calm becomes the tone your home feels

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You don’t have to recreate the magic — you can experience it instead.

• A “good yes” brings peace. A “guilt yes” brings pressure.

• Your kids won’t remember perfect decorations — they’ll remember how it felt to be with you.

• Protecting your energy is not selfish. It’s wise.

THE JOY FILTER FRAMEWORK

J — Just One Yes
Choose the one thing that actually matters most this season.

O — Own Your Energy
Check your capacity before you commit.

Y — Your Yes Shapes the Rest
Your tone becomes your family’s tone.

YOUR 1% CHALLENGE THIS WEEK

Choose one small thing that makes this season 1% lighter:

• One thing you say no to.

• One moment you choose to rest instead of rush.

• One memory you decide to be in instead of orchestrating.

Come share your 1% win inside the Facebook community. We celebrate every small step.

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