Grab a cuppa (lukewarm is fine), and let’s talk about slowing down, redefining success, and building a life that feels good—not just looks good.
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You don’t have to do it all to make the holidays special
Welcome Hallothanksmas! I’m already tired just thinking about it 😆
So what if instead of doing ALL the things in the hopes of making the holidays magical for our family… we just did less?
In this month’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m approaching the season without overdoing it and burning out by the New Year. I still want the food, the decorations, the traditions, but I also want to actually enjoy them!
In this episode, we’re chatting about:
* When making everything “special” starts feeling like another job.
* Figuring out which traditions your family actually cares about—including you.
* Decorating with the eventual cleanup in mind.
* Leaving room in the calendar for evenings at home.
* Letting traditions change as your kids grow and your energy shifts.
* How doing less gives you more time to enjoy what you chose.
You don’t need to do every cute thing you see online to make the holidays memorable. A few favorites, some time together, and a mom who gets to actually enjoy herself counts for A LOT!!!
👉 What’s one thing you’re keeping this year, and one that you’re skipping?
More from me:
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Shop my store (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/store)
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And if you’re a brand or small business, let’s collaborate (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/collaborate)!
xo, Xuan
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10 Sept 2026
Can we stop treating September like January?!?
Why does September suddenly feel like we’re supposed to get our entire lives together?
In this Yap Session, I’m talking about the pressure to treat September like January 2.0 — new routines, new schedules, new habits, new systems… meanwhile, some of us are still just trying to figure out what day it is.
We’re easing back into homeschool, work, and regular life over here, and instead of immediately trying to optimize everything, I’m trying something different: giving it a minute.
In this episode, I chat about:
* Why September feels like a second New Year
* Still getting our bearings after summer
* The urge to “fix” a routine before we’ve even lived it
* Observing what’s actually hard before changing everything
* Making small adjustments instead of constantly starting over
* Letting September just be September before Hallothanksmas comes for us 😂
Maybe we don’t need another big reset. Maybe we just need a little time to figure out what actually works.
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xo, Xuan
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9 Aug 2026
The Un-Influencer
The word “influencer” has always given me the ick, and when a YouTube subscriber called me that (not in a negative way) in the comments, it almost immediately made me want to stop creating content.
Because I never really wanted to be an influencer, I just wanted to make videos and share things I know and love.
Plus, I didn’t want to become the kind of person constantly convincing you to buy more, do more, and optimize your entire life.
But… maybe I can do it differently.
In this episode of Cozy Notes, I’m talking about why I’m leaning into content creation this year, why brand partnerships make sense for my business, and what it looks like to be an “un-influencer” who encourages you to spend less, do less, make life easier, and actually enjoy it more.
More from me:
Join my FREE 5-Day Make Life Feel Easier Challenge (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/challenge)
Learn more about my private coaching (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/coaching)
Check out my creative content mentoring for artists and coaches (https://www.karasumedia.com/)
Shop my store (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/store)
Subscribe to Cozy Notes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@cozynotesxuan/?sub_confirmation=1)
Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cozynotesxuan) (yes, I’m back…)
And if you’re a brand or small business, let’s collaborate (https://www.xuanklevecka.co/collaborate)!
xo, Xuan
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187,049
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
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