244: The Most Wonderful Time of Year: How to Actually REST This Christmas Season as a Business Owner

Published: Nov. 28, 2023, noon

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This episode is a recast from 2022, aired at the same time of year last year. You guys loved it then, and I loved it too! It was such a fun episode to record. I just finished listening to the whole thing on a walk before I re-recorded the intro. I decided to re-air it because it's as relevant now as it was a year ago. Let's talk about what this episode is and then dive right into it.

Today\\u2019s episode is a fun friend-to-friend chat about Christmas, and I am certainly bringing the Christmas ENERGY in this episode. I\\u2019m totally a \\u201cChristmas person\\u201d and I start getting excited about Christmas in July typically (not kidding). But, let\\u2019s talk about the elephant in the room\\u2026\\xa0

Resting and actually taking time off for the holidays doesn\\u2019t always come easy as business owners.\\xa0

There\\u2019s often a lot to do to \\u201cclose out the year\\u201d and at the same time you\\u2019re ready to dream about the next year in your business, PLUS you have the everyday to do\\u2019s of life to keep up with. You also might be listening to this right after Black Friday which can be really exhausting as a business owner. Resting and slowing down can feel really hard.

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That\\u2019s what we\\u2019re talking about today. I\\u2019m sharing with you:\\xa0

1. My time-off and rest strategy for Christmas that I do basically every year, and how you can do this yourself as well! (We\\u2019re talking PRACTICAL planning here!)\\xa0

2. Holiday bucket list ideas for you to do to strengthen your faith and enjoy the month of December, even in its chaos.\\xa0

3. Tradition ideas \\u2013 I was a NEW mom when this first aired, and even still I don\\u2019t have tons of traditions to share for with kiddos. But, I am sharing some traditions you could try with your spouse that we do and some family tradition ideas I love!\\xa0

4. I\\u2019m sharing Advent resources, books, other podcast episodes, and things I think will help you out as you plan your own holiday season.\\xa0

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So, that is our agenda. This is a GOOD EPISODE, if you often tell me that you wish I did more personal content \\u2013 this is it. I\\u2019m excited to chat. Go get a peppermint mocha, a sugar cookie latte, or some wine and let\\u2019s dive into it!\\xa0

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