In this episode of Dream to Done, I share the story behind my beloved tradition of creating “birthday books” for my kids—a beautiful way of celebrating milestones, memories, and love. From over-the-top themed parties to scaling back and finding balance, I open up about what these books mean to my family and how they’ve become teaching tools for creativity, budgeting, and teamwork.

I also get real about the heavy mental load moms often carry, the way life events can shift our goals, and why it’s okay to press pause when needed.

You’ll hear about:

• How childhood experiences shaped my approach to celebrating my kids
• The creative and meaningful elements that go into each birthday book
• Lessons my kids have learned from planning their own parties
• The impact of mental load and how to lighten it
• Why it’s okay to shift your goals, slow down, or pause altogether

If you’ve been feeling the weight of motherhood and wondering how to honor your own needs while showing up for your family, this episode will encourage you to give yourself grace and space.

Join us for Free for the Back to School Open House: https://jessicaericksoncoaching.com/virtual-workshops

Are you letting perfectionism sneak in and keep you from chasing your dreams? In this episode of Dream to Done, I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Bonnie Christensen, to talk about how perfectionism shows up in our lives especially when we’re setting big goals or stepping outside of our comfort zones.

We dive into:

• The four types of perfectionism and how they show up in everyday life
• Sneaky ways perfectionism disguises itself as “balance” or “being intentional”
• How comparison, negative self-talk, and unrealistic expectations hold us back
• Why awareness is step zero for making meaningful change
• How vision boards and goal-setting can help you make progress without falling into the perfectionist trap

Bonnie also shares her personal journey with perfectionism and practical steps you can take to notice and shift your own patterns so you can move forward with confidence.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Take Bonnie’s Four Types of Perfectionism Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/67b604e9e7fc2f0015f949a4
  
  
• Follow Bonnie on Instagram: @coachingwithbonnie
  
  
• Grab my free “Unpack Your Bag” worksheet for self-awareness: https://www.jessicaericksoncoaching.com/gift-clean/

If perfectionism has ever stopped you from going after your goals, this conversation will give you encouragement and tools to start taking action without the guilt.

Join us for Free for the Back to School Open House: https://jessicaericksoncoaching.com/virtual-workshops

The kids are prepped, packed, and out the door for a brand-new school year but where does that leave you?

In this episode, I share my behind-the-scenes back-to-school checklist (from uniforms to last-minute shoe emergencies!) and celebrates all the invisible work moms do to make the first day a success.

Then, I turn the tables, inviting you to take that same energy, thoughtfulness, and care you’ve poured into your kids, and redirect some of it back to yourself.

Through a simple three-step process and reflective questions, I help you:

• Recognize and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished for your family
  
  
• Identify ways to meet your own needs and goals in this new season
  
  
• Shift from “back-to-school” mode into “back-to-you” momentum
  
  

Whether you’re ready for a wardrobe refresh, long-overdue self-care, or finally tackling your personal goals, this episode will inspire you to take a well-deserved turn for yourself without feeling guilty.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jessicaericksoncoaching
  
  
  
• Back to School Open House – August 18 – Free kickoff call with tips on scheduling and course details
  
  
  
• Back to School, Back to You – 6 Week Course – Starts August 25, designed to help you turn goals into action this school year
  
  
  

You’ve done an amazing job getting your kids ready for a new school year. Now it’s time to get you ready for what’s next.

Join us for Free for the Back to School Open House: https://jessicaericksoncoaching.com/virtual-workshops