The Juggle is Real Yes to What Matters: How to Say No, Lighten the Load & Enter Holidays with Joy | E176
In this episode, Andryanna dives into the power of saying “no” as we enter the busiest season of the year. Drawing on research about the mental load of motherhood, boundary-setting psychology, and real-life examples, Andryanna unpacks why so many women overcommit and how to reset with intention.
Learn how to protect your energy, reduce overwhelm, and say yes to what truly aligns with your values (not with what you think you "should" do).
In this episode:
• Why women struggle to say no and the impact of the mental load
• How to set boundaries with clarity and compassion
• A simple “yes/no” audit to prioritize what matters most
• Research-backed strategies to prevent holiday overwhelm
• Scripts and examples for saying no without guilt
• How to delegate, release control, and lighten your schedule
• Journaling prompts for reflection and intention
This episode is designed to help you create more space, ease, and joy heading into the holiday season.
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Keywords: saying no, boundaries for women, mental load, motherhood stress, holiday overwhelm, burnout prevention, intentional living, reduce mental load, seasonal stress, holiday planning, work-life balance, women’s wellbeing, emotional labour, saying yes to what matters, mindset tools for mothers.