Before the Burnout: A Quick Pep Talk for Moms Heading Into the Holidays

Let’s be honest. The holidays are beautiful, but they’re also brutal.

As moms, we carry the weight of making it magical.

We’re the ones buying the gifts, wrapping them, planning meals, organizing cards, booking trips, squeezing in holiday activities, and trying to keep the house from looking like a glitter bomb went off.

All while working. Parenting. And maybe remembering to shower.

It’s too much.

And it’s not just busy—it’s mentally exhausting.

So here’s your reminder:

You don’t have to do it all.

You don’t have to make it perfect.

You don’t have to prove anything.

Your kids won’t remember the matching napkins.

They’ll remember how you looked at them when they told you their snowman had a butt.

They’ll remember your laugh, your hugs, your presence.

So skip the pressure.

Say no to the things that drain you.

Say yes to what makes you feel alive.

Your mantra this season?

Connection over perfection.

That’s it. That’s the magic.

Ceren.