It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance 5 Ways to Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle (Before It Starts)
Oct 6, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed during the holidays? Discover how to create a calmer season with five key shifts. Start planning now to prevent December chaos by identifying your holiday non-negotiables. Learn the importance of scheduling events in advance and setting boundaries to protect your energy. Explore simple systems to keep your mental space clear and the benefits of finding community support. Join a live challenge aimed at transforming your holiday experience into a peaceful and intentional journey.
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Define Your Holiday Non-Negotiables
- Decide what you actually want this holiday season by naming your top three non-negotiables.
- Use those priorities to say guilt-free no to things that don't align.
Schedule Big Anchors Early
- Put major anchors like travel, school events, and traditions on your calendar now in October.
- Once anchors exist, smaller tasks have a place to land and won't collide in December.
Friend Group Date Stakes Claim Early
- Anna shares that her girlfriends now pick holiday dates earlier because schedules fill up faster.
- If they don't choose a date by October, the annual gathering simply doesn't happen.