Let’s face it… fall gets feral.
Back-to-school. Sports tournaments. Work deadlines. Holiday pressure creeping in. If you're staring down a calendar that makes you want to scream (or hide)… you're not alone. In this snack-sized solo episode, I break down the simple survival tools I use with my 1:1 clients to help them get through the busiest weeks without falling apart.
If you're feeling buried under all the things, this one's for you.
Inside Episode 56, you'll learn:
✨ The first step to reduce overwhelm
📣 Why announcing your “busy season” can set expectations and release pressure
🧱 The non-negotiables that help Courtney protect her energy
📵 Why distractions (and guilt) must go
📝 The “Idea Parking Lot” method to prevent to-do list spirals
🧠 How to tell the difference between a real task and a wish list item
🫁 The shockingly effective power of this simple energy management tool
⚡️ Why survival mode needs an exit strategy
🔗 Resources & Links:
📝 Free guide on How to productively manage your to-do list
📧 Email Courtney directly: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com
📱 DM Courtney: @workingmomsmovement on Instagram
🎧 Podcast episode on sleep: DM "SLEEP" to @WorkingMomsMovement for podcast link and free guide on how to improve sleep
🙌 Favorite Quotes:
"The busy weeks won’t break you. But expecting yourself to run at that pace forever might."
"Survival weeks require intention, not perfection."
💥 If this week’s episode hit a nerve...
You’re not meant to white-knuckle your way through motherhood and a career. There are systems to support you, and they don’t include burning out.
👉 Join Courtney’s free live training on October 20 (or catch the replay):
🗓️ From Surviving to Thriving: 3 shifts that helped me go from burnout to breathing room
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM ET
📍Save your seat NOW
📈 Keywords:
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