Merry Christmas! You did it! We're here with a special post-Christmas pep talk to help you embrace the sweet, quiet magic of the time after the holidays.

Now, you’ve arrived in the quiet, magical in-between—the week after Christmas. In today's episode, we'll explore how you can give yourself permission to rest, savor the joys around you, and let the joy of the season settle in before life picks up again. So grab a cozy blanket, settle in, and let's dive into how you can be intentional and gentle during this slower-paced week.

Episode Highlights:

[1:56] - Slowing down

[2:50] - Embracing the pause

Resources Mentioned:

• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
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What’s Next?

As we look ahead to the new year, take time to savor this slower pace. Reflect on the joys and lessons of the season, and think about how you want to step into January. We’ll be back soon with tips to help you transition into the new year with intention and peace.

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love this one too:

• Episode 15: Holiday Pep Talk: What's Important Now?

More About The Holiday Headstart:

Welcome to The Holiday Headstart podcast, where we get intentional about kicking overwhelm to the curb and bringing joy back to your holidays (and every day). We’re Heidi and Emily, two sisters and former elementary school teachers, who’ve taken the simple strategies and practical tips we mastered in the classroom and put them to work in our personal lives. 

And we’re here to help you do the same! Join us each week as we share how, with a little planning and a little prep, you can ensure that the days that make life special don’t become the days that make you stressed.  

Yeah, because when has anything ever been picture perfect?

These are beautiful mementos of the wonderful holiday you created.

The presence can stay scattered a little longer. The decorations don't have to come down today. And guess what? Leftovers totally count as cooking.

The emails, the school schedules, the to dos, they'll come knocking, but right now they can wait. This is your permission slip to embrace the slow. When you rest, you're modeling something powerful for your family. It's okay to pause, to savor, and to take care of yourself.

Lean into it. But if you're looking for some guidance, use this page to sketch a few ideas of how you might use this time to connect, relax, and gently step into the new year.

The world will keep spinning and you'll be ready for it tomorrow. Today though, just breathe in the quiet You have earned it.