
 The Lazy Genius Podcast
 The Lazy Genius Podcast #435 - Your Five-Step Guide to a Joyful Busy Season
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 Sep 15, 2025  Explore how to embrace freedom from unrealistic expectations and enjoy life's busy seasons. Discover a five-step guide that emphasizes prioritizing joy and self-care during holiday chaos. Dive into strategies for redefining your goals, focusing on well-being over perfectionism. Learn to intentionally plan your fall activities to prevent overwhelm while maintaining balance. This discussion offers practical tips and personal anecdotes, ensuring you make the most of the joyful, yet hectic, times. 
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Adachi Family's Packed Season
- Kendra describes her October–December chaos: ten family birthdays, football, traditions, and work busyness.
- The family also added two large trips, highlighting how seasons can suddenly expand.
Don't Absorb The Whole Calendar
- Seeing every future obligation at once overwhelms decision-making and leads to panic.
- Start small and plan week-by-week instead to manage busyness without burning out.
Slow Down Before Planning
- Slow down physically and mentally when a busy season appears so you avoid reactive panics.
- Reduce scrolling, frantic planner-flipping, and micro-managing impulses to protect decision quality.







