Are you looking forward to the holiday season?

The song tells us that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but I think most families - especially busy moms - would tell you that’s a bunch of baloney.

In fact according to a 2019 study, 88% of Americans feel the holidays are the most stressful time of the year.

From all of the obligations we feel like we need to attend to, the decorations to put up, the traveling to family, the gifts to buy, and all the clutter we tend to accumulate, it’s no wonder we find ourselves more burdened than ever.

The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. We can be intentional and make changes for the better.

I’m talking today about 5 ways we have simplified the holidays in our home while still being extremely festive and I’m sure they can help you too. If you are looking for a companion to this podcast episode, download your free Simple Holiday Planner with worksheets, checklists, and more to keep you on track and less stressed this year.

This episode of Wannabe Minimalist will also help you discover:

• How picturing your life like a movie can help you set your holiday goals
• Why creating a robust list of activities will help you feel less stressed
• Simple ways to plan ahead and create more space in your schedule
• Why I recommend creating a budget for the season
• Several ideas for clutter-free gifts

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Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):

Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/125

Simple Holiday Planner

Episode 80 - The Easiest Way to Declutter Holiday Decor

Episode 74 - Staying Organized at Christmas Q & A

Episode 5 - Clutter Free Christmas Gifts

Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.

The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!

Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.

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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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