When did we all collectively decide that December 31st gets to define whether we succeeded or failed this year? December 31st is just a day. It's not a final exam, it's not a measure of your worth, and it definitely doesn't get to be the weapon that determines if you had a good year or not.

Right now, your inbox and social feeds are probably flooding with "finish strong" messaging. And if you're like most women I work with, you're looking at your goals, trying to enjoy the holidays, and feeling behind. But what if the problem isn't you? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening with this toxic messaging and what you can do instead to actually feel good about your year.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why December 31st isn't actually a report card for your year
• The problem with "finish strong" messaging and why I refuse to participate
• What steady state planning is and how it's different from sprinting to deadlines
• Why moving a goal date doesn't make you a failure
• How to look at your year without tying everything to one arbitrary date

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If your mornings feel like a logistical nightmare and every week brings new arguments over the same unsolved problems, you're not alone. Between school pickups, work meetings, and trying to keep everyone on schedule, it's easy for families to fall into patterns of conflict and power struggles. But what if there was a proven, neuroscience-backed system that could reduce fighting, build connection, and actually teach your kids (and spouse) problem-solving skills?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tia Graham, a Certified Chief Happiness Officer, bestselling author, and expert in the science of happiness. Tia shares the collaborative problem-solving method that transformed her own family, especially when traditional parenting tactics weren't working.

Whether you're dealing with morning meltdowns, bedtime battles, or recurring disagreements with your partner, this framework will help you stop the cycle of frustration and start building stronger, more connected relationships at home.

In This Episode, We'll Cover:

• Why traditional parenting methods (rewards, consequences, timeouts) often make things worse
• The three-step collaborative problem-solving framework
• How to identify unsolved problems versus focusing on behaviors
• The importance of letting solutions be a compromise, not all your way

Connect with Tia:

www.tiagraham.com

www.instagram.com/tiaegraham

www.linkedin.com/in/tiagraham

Overcoming mom guilt resource: www.tiagraham.com/overcoming-guilt

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You've made the plan. You felt good about it. But now you're staring at it, not doing it, and beating yourself up for lacking willpower or discipline. Here's the truth: there's no planner, app, or productivity hack that's going to make you follow through. The real breakthrough happens when you stop asking others what you're doing wrong and start asking yourself the right question instead.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why you're not following through on your plans and walking you through the exact question you need to ask yourself (and only yourself) to finally get unstuck. Because the answer isn't external. It's already inside you.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why asking others for help with follow-through is the wrong question
• The one question that changes everything about execution
• Common reasons we avoid doing what we planned (and what to do about them)
• How to make intentional choices instead of guilt-driven ones
• Why motivation won't save you

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Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

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Megan 🩷🐝

www.megansumrell.com
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