Hi there you are listening to the Lazy Genius Podcast. I'm Kendra Adachi and I'm here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.

Today's episode 365, how to have an easier May Sember.

We all know the feeling of May Sember. May has a similar energy to both September and December.

Like going back to school and then also like the holidays.

There's the beautiful chaos of December especially.

But we forget that it's like that. We forget that May is like that until we're in it.

I never remember how Crazy May becomes until literally right now. And then it feels too late.

So if that's you, this episode will help. Before we jump in, let me talk to the folks

without kids. If you're not a parent or the traditional school year is not part of your life

rhythm, may not feel as chaotic to you.

I'm genuinely so happy for you in that.

And you can certainly decide to skip this episode.

But I do think many of the mindsets and steps

in this episode apply not just to May but also to any kind of

seasonal transition especially if one is slightly chaotic. So while this

episode is definitely geared towards folks who have kids or are connected to the school

year somehow. I think it does have helpful compassionate planning ideas for

everyone. Okay, here's how we're going to have an easier May Sember. First, it is

important for us to slow down and look at where we are. We need to name

why things feel so crazy so that we can be more accurate in our problem solving, but also in our kindness that we direct towards ourselves. I'm going to share the five

things that are at play. And once you hear them, I think the fog will lift a bit and you'll be like,

man, no wonder I'm overwhelmed.

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