How to Minimize Holiday Stress as a Mom & Entrepreneur. In this episode, Dana and NJ talk about the holidays, giving yourself realistic expectations for the busy time of the year and giving back to yourself and others. This episode is sponsored by Quiet Mind Collective. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: The stressful parts of the holidays. Family at the holidays. Prepping for the holidays. Setting realistic expectations as a small business owner. Working during the holidays. Giving yourself the gift of reflection. Planning financially for taking time off for the holidays. Dana's favorite craft for the holidays. Give yourself grace to not have the Instagram-worthy holidays. Giving gifts to clients. Show Sponsor: Quiet Mind Collective Quiet Mind Collective is a membership program where you can learn anxiety and stress management techniques in a safe, online space. Stress, burnout, anxiety, panic... most entrepreneurs experience it, but when the feelings continue for days or weeks, there are unexpected consequences. The Quiet Mind Collective is like a gym membership for your emotions. Whether you've conquered anxiety for the time being, whether you want to use this as a supplement to your own professional counseling, or whether you merely want more information about anxiety and stress, the membership is right for you. Try the Quiet Mind Collective for $1 for your first month using code onedollarbossmom. Recommended links and resources: *Affiliate links present Powersheets Boss Mom Podcast Episode 121: How to break up with Clients with Dana and NJ Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom fitting call Boss Mom Facebook group Boss Mom Retreat Facilitators List Can I quote you on that?  I realized that those things that we pull out year after year are those things that will make my kids feel at home when they grow up. - NJ What is your end goal for the holidays? What is it that matters to you and do what will matter after the holidays. - NJ Simplify your holidays. - Dana Look ahead and make time in your calendar to set apart for holiday preparations. - Dana When your expectations for the holiday do not meet your reality, you will be stressed and disappointed. Don't set unrealistic expectations. - NJ The holidays are also about rejuvenation and reflection. We can prep for the new year. - Dana Give yourself permission to say no. - NJ Give gifts that the person actually wants, not what you want them to like. - NJ Connect with Dana & NJ Dana: Instagram / Boss Mom Facebook Community (her total happy place) NJ : Website / Instagram (her total happy place) We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send. We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both of us hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.