[PODCAST 259]: Less Stress, More Joy: The Power of Early Holiday Planning

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I have fond memories from my childhood of our family holiday planning sessions.

We would sit down at the kitchen table, talk about what we envisioned for the upcoming holidays, and brainstorm things that we were excited to plan into our breaks from school.

I didn’t realize it in the moment, but my parents were not only identifying the specific activities that we would actually be excited to participate in, but also alleviating a TON of the pressure and stress that can arise during the holiday season.

In today’s podcast, I’m sharing the audio from one of April’s (my mom’s) YouTube videos titled: Simple, Fun Way to Plan the Holidays.

I’ve personally used the LearnDoBecome Holiday Planning Workshop with my husband ever since we were married three years ago. We typically start our brainstorming in late September or early October so that we can really solidify our vision of the holiday season and be on the same page when it comes to extended family plans, budget, and other important factors.

It might seem early to some, but by communicating our expectations and “wants” for the holiday season early on, we’re able to create a solid plan (and several Current Projects with smaller Next Actions) to make our vision a reality.

Now, all this organization still comes with lots of flexibility. We aren’t giving ourselves rigid plans or high expectations. A couple years ago when I was pregnant, we decided to not decorate the house because I was too sick and he was too busy with school. We found other ways to make the holiday meaningful. Last year, we decided to not worry about attending all the family/community holiday parties because we had a six month old and were exhausted. Again, we still found ways to connect with loved ones and make the holidays meaningful to us.

That’s what I love most about this holiday planning workshop (totally free–click here for the full details!) –there’s no pressure at all and it’s 100% customizable! I hope you have a wonderful time going through the steps of:

Identifying your “why” for the holidays
Brainstorming the things you’d like to do, see, or make together
Breaking down these items into Current/Next in Line Projects and Next Actions

And if you’d like some extra support with this, our ARISE topic for October 2024 is: The Hands-On Stress-Free Holiday Planning Workshop!

(We have a 60-day free trial of the membership and would love for you to join us and come check it out!)

Here’s what we’ve been sharing with our community as we prepare for this fun monthly topic:

Get ready to easily transform your holiday experiences, create incredible memories, and eliminate the stress with this fun ARISE workshop! This year, we’re breaking free from the exhausting patterns of procrastination, indecision, and jam-packed schedules–replacing those with advanced planning, wisdom, and simplicity! How would it feel to get your holiday hopes and dreams organized now, so you can actually ENJOY the season and end the year refreshed?

This isn’t just a “class.” It’s a chance for you to take care of your future self and make decisions early (with tons of friends and support!), so you can truly find joy in the holiday season—feeling relaxed and energized. Can’t wait to see you there!