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in Episodes on September 5, 2023 by The Mom Hour

The Beauty Of A Soft Start: Episode 429



Are you a “Today’s The Day!” type, or do you prefer to ease gently into a new adventure, challenge, or season? Whether you get excited to dive into a slew of new initiatives with the turning over of that shiny, crisp edge of a calendar page (like Sarah!), or really prefer to transition on your own internal timeline (like Meagan!), this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the many upsides to a soft start (in motherhood, business, health, and more) in an effort to take the pressure off moms this fall. Enjoy!

HELPFUL LINKS:

  • Sarah mentioned being an under-buyer usually, with a tendency to buy stuff as a new unknown approaches – here’s Gretchen Rubin’s explanation of under- vs over-buying.
  • Meagan & Sarah spoke of soft starts around chores. Here are a few episodes featuring chores, delegation and home management you may like:
    • Chores & Delegation: Episode 15
    • Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191
  • Our Favorite Resources For An Inspired January: Episode 399
  • Meagan’s hosting a retreat this October. Today is the LAST CALL to use the code MOMHOUR and get 15% off your registration.

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Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: back to school, calendar planning, fall

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