EP 16: Life Planning Hacks | 3 Ways the Holidays Can Spark Self-Discovery [Holiday Series]

Hello Wonderful Mom! Do you feel like you lose a bit more of your inner voice during the holiday hustle? The holiday season is here, and while it’s often busy with traditions, gatherings, and giving to others, it can also be a time to give attention to yourself. In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script on holiday stress and exploring how the season’s magic can ignite self-discovery. I share why the holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with your passions, how to use quiet moments to reflect on what truly lights you up, and 3 actionable ways to uncover and celebrate what makes you you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (02:16): Listener shout-out (05:54): 1. Reflect on meaningful traditions (08:25): Unique qualities about the holidays (09:31): 2. Embrace the magic of the holidays for reflection (10:27): Sign up for the SFM Insiders Newsletter for self-reflection journal prompts (11:50): 3. Experiment with small-scale passion projects (13:30): Re-cap If you’re ready to make this season not just about giving—but also discovering the gifts within ourselves, hit play and together we can solve for Mom! ⏮️ EP 8: Life Planning 101: Follow the Right Trajectory For YOU EP 8: Life Planning 101: Follow the Right Trajectory For YOU ⏮️ EP 14: Do THIS to Find Balance During the Holidays as a WAHM [Holiday Series] References: 2020 State of Motherhood Survey by Motherly Smyth, J. M., Johnson, J. A., Auer, B. J., Lehman, E., Talamo, G., & Sciamanna, C. N. (2018). Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health, 5(4), e11290. Sloan DM, et al. (2015). Efficacy of narrative writing as an intervention for PTSD: Does the evidence support its use? J Contemp Psychother. 2015 May 14;45(4):215–22 Tap +Follow (it’s free!). Leave me a rating & review (thank you!). Become an SFM Insider to receive my weekly newsletter: https://solveformom.myflodesk.com/bpj5yvdu3q E-mail me at [email protected] and your question could be the topic of an upcoming episode! Visit www.solveformom.com // Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //