473: Three Things That Help Me Stay Sane During Busy, Overwhelming Seasons

473: Three Things That Help Me Stay Sane During Busy, Overwhelming Seasons

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March 23, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 473

About this episode

In this episode, Rachel shares three practical tools to help moms stay sane during busy seasons.

Spring is a season I genuinely love, but it also has a way of sneaking up on me. One minute I'm enjoying the slower pace of winter, and the next I'm looking at my calendar wondering when it got so full. If you're coming off of Spring Break trying to find your footing again, or you can already see Maycember on the horizon and feel your shoulders creeping up toward your ears, this episode is for you. A few years ago, during one of those stretched-thin, running-on-fumes seasons, I shared three things that were genuinely helping me stay sane. I went back and listened recently and thought, these are still so good, and I wanted to share them again, because I think we could all use some practical tools to reach for when life piles up. In this episode, you'll learn: 🌸 The simple two-column list that cuts through mental overwhelm and tells you exactly what actually has to get done (and what can wait) 🌸 Why choosing just three non-negotiable soul care essentials — even tiny ones — can be the thing that holds you together during your busiest weeks 🌸 The mindset shift that keeps the spiral at bay, and why what you say to yourself during hard seasons matters more than almost anything else…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Nielson

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • self-care
  • time management
  • parenting
  • overwhelm

Keywords

  • busy seasons
  • self-care essentials
  • mental overwhelm
  • mindset shift
  • Spring Break

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