Am I Mentally Prepared for the Holidays? Checklist (Digital Download)

Are you mentally prepared for the holidays, or are you hoping for the best? Before the family gatherings, emotional triggers, and seasonal stress arrive, take a moment to check in with the person who matters most: you.

The “Am I Mentally Prepared for the Holidays?” Checklist is a bold, eye-opening self-assessment designed to help you uncover:

• Unspoken emotional triggers
• Hidden stress responses
• Boundary gaps you’ve been ignoring
• Old patterns that still resurface during the holidays
• How prepared you really are for the season

This is not a cute holiday worksheet; it’s a clarity tool.
A truth-teller.
A personal wake-up call.

Whether you’re navigating complicated family dynamics, dealing with pressure to “hold it all together,” or simply want to show up differently this year, this checklist gives you the emotional insight you need to make the holidays feel lighter, calmer, and intentional.

Pair it with the Meet Me in the Middle™ Toolkit for practical tools to manage conflict, stress, and communication, or take the next step and book a 1:1 Conflict Clarity Session to work directly with me.

Less chaos. More clarity.™ Starts with one checklist.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 1-page printable PDF
• 11 reflective questions
• 4 sections: Mindset, Boundaries, Triggers, Recovery
• Scoring system with personalized interpretation
• Next steps for emotional clarity
• Bonus links to toolkit + session

WHO IT’S FOR

• Anyone experiencing holiday stress
• People navigating complex family dynamics
• High achievers who carry emotional labor
• Individuals wanting emotional clarity
• Anyone who wants to prepare, not react

WHY IT WORKS

• Quick but deep
• Straightforward and judgment-free
• Helps you identify emotional blind spots
• Supports intentional communication
• Prepares you BEFORE the triggers arrive