Episode 183: Do Moms Enjoy The Holidays?

The Whinypaluza Podcast

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

This week: Do Moms Enjoy The Holidays?

Moms tend to be the creators of magic for the holidays for others to enjoy. This often means being too busy to enjoy them.
Try to be less of a perfectionist- everything WON’T be done. And that is O.K.
The added stress can lead to hating the holidays. We don’t want that! What can we do differently?
Remember to look around and take in everyone’s enjoyment. The hard work is worth it! You are creating a lifetime of memories for your family.
Remember it is a labor of love to build and follow traditions and create special memories.
It is ok to take a break and create short cuts. Is takeout an option? What is the most important to you?
Have perspective and gratitude. Stress will be less if you appreciate what you are able to do.
Set boundaries. What are your limits, and what is good enough?
Embrace “Good Enough!”
Ask yourself, “What do I enjoy?” when it comes to creating your holiday to-do list. Skip at least one thing that does not bring you joy.
Be more mindful of what you say yes to.
DELEGATE! Involve your family and give them jobs to help you out.
Create a plan well in advance. Allow yourself time to get things done a bit earlier so you are not rushing and exhausted when company arrives.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/

Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More description

This week: Do Moms Enjoy The Holidays?

Moms tend to be the creators of magic for the holidays for others to enjoy. This often means being too busy to enjoy them.
Try to be less of a perfectionist- everything WON’T be done. And that is O.K.
The added stress can lead to hating the holidays. We don’t want that! What can we do differently?
Remember to look around and take in everyone’s enjoyment. The hard work is worth it! You are creating a lifetime of memories for your family.
Remember it is a labor of love to build and follow traditions and create special memories.
It is ok to take a break and create short cuts. Is takeout an option? What is the most important to you?
Have perspective and gratitude. Stress will be less if you appreciate what you are able to do.
Set boundaries. What are your limits, and what is good enough?
Embrace “Good Enough!”
Ask yourself, “What do I enjoy?” when it comes to creating your holiday to-do list. Skip at least one thing that does not bring you joy.
Be more mindful of what you say yes to.
DELEGATE! Involve your family and give them jobs to help you out.
Create a plan well in advance. Allow yourself time to get things done a bit earlier so you are not rushing and exhausted when company arrives.