56: How to handle the weeks that almost break you

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: [e-mail]

📱 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

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