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17 | Stop Feeling Like You Have to Do It All This Holiday Season

Why the Holiday Season Leaves Moms Exhausted — And How to Finally Feel Peace Again   If you’ve ever felt the weight of stress and the holidays pressing down on you as the holiday to-do list keeps growing, you’re not alone. In this episode of Conquer Mom Stress, Jill Gockel breaks down why moms feel so much holiday pressure, what it’s doing to your mind and body, and how to finally step out of survival mode so you can enjoy Christmas with your family again. Mom burnout comes with juggling everyday responsibilities on top of decorations, shopping, wrapping, events, and chores — while trying to do all the things expected as a mom. Ironically, Christmas stress isn't caused by the season itself, but by the added expectations, comparison, and the growing mental load of motherhood. When December hits, moms are often already stretched thin. The pressure to create a perfect holiday magnifies mom stress, contributes to mom burnout, and leaves many mothers feeling numb, overwhelmed, or like they’re failing as a mom. Inside this episode, you understand how holiday stress spikes your cortisol, impacts your patience, and drains your joy. And you'll gain three simple strategies to release perfectionism during holidays, simplify obligations, and involve your kids so you no longer carry the weight alone. These steps help reduce tension, reset your nervous system, and bring peace back into the moments that matter most. With practical steps, real-life examples, and gentle words of encouragement, this episode will remind you that being a good mom has nothing to do with baking from scratch, hosting flawless gatherings, or creating Instagram-worthy memories. You'll reframe how to be a good mom during the holidays — not by doing more, but by being more present. If mom guilt, exhaustion, or unrealistic holiday expectations have been stealing your joy, this episode will help you breathe again, reconnect with your family, and finally conquer mom stress this Christmas. 🕊️ Final Inspiration Motherhood isn’t meant to drain you — it’s meant to grow you. You can conquer mom stress by changing what you focus on. When you choose faith over frustration, you’ll discover that peace was available all along. 👉 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who might need it. She will be forever grateful for your thoughtfulness.    🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode • 🎁 Have a specific mom stressor you want Jill to cover? Submit your question here → jillgockel.com/ask (https://www.jillgockel.com/ask)   • 💌 Let’s connect on Facebook → @ (  / jillgockel  ) JillGockel (  / jillgockel  ) • 🌐 Visit the blog + more resources → jillgockel.com/blog (https://www.jillgockel.com/blog)    🚀 Call to Action 👉 Loved this episode? Don’t keep it to yourself! • ⭐ Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts: Conquer Mom Stress (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)   • 📲 Follow the show on Instagram: @JillGockel (  / jillgockel  ) • 🌐 Visit our website: jillgockel.com (https://www.jillgockel.com)