Dear Friend,

There's a moment, usually somewhere between taking down decorations and returning to our regular routines, when it hits us – the profound exhaustion that follows the holiday season.

We rarely discuss this openly, perhaps falsely believing that being exhausted means we didn't "do the holidays" right or displays an ungrateful spirit.

Both are not true.

The work of creating holiday magic goes far beyond shopping and wrapping presents. It's an intricate dance of planning gatherings, managing family dynamics, preparing meals, and maintaining emotional well-being.

Our bodies keep the score through disrupted sleep, irregular eating habits, and physical and emotional exhaustion. And even when you build rest into the holiday planning it can hit you when life goes back to "normal."

The holidays often involve navigating complex extended family relationships, managing personal triggers, supporting your children in their interactions with family, and balancing others' expectations while maintaining boundaries.

Whew!

You may have enjoyed (or mostly enjoyed) the holidays AND feel exhausted and ready to have a clean house and a new month on the calendar.

You may be emotionally exhausted because you didn't get to celebrate with family or emotionally exhausted because you did!

If you are worn out and struggling to focus at work or just be "still", try these tips:

➡️ Allow yourself to rest without guilt

➡️ Return to regular eating patterns

➡️ Practice gentle movement

➡️ Take quiet time alone or with your spouse/partner who energizes you

Take time to reflect on what was hard, what refueled you and write a note to yourself on what you'll do different and tuck it in your planner to read next November.

Remember: taking care of yourself isn't selfish – it's necessary.

Your well-being impacts every aspect of your life.

By normalizing post-holiday recovery, we create space for more authentic and sustainable celebrations. And we embrace that self-care belongs on our to do list.

Being grateful and being exhausted can coexist – and taking care of ourselves positively impacts future celebrations.

There is no shame in experiencing the post-holiday let down.

You may not only be navigating post holiday funk but also looking at the new year and thinking I'm in the same place I was this time last year. Will I ever get unstuck?

As the year winds down, it's natural to reflect. Are you where you want to be? If not, that’s okay – growth isn’t just about hitting goals but about recognizing the progress you’ve made along the way.

Finishing the year strong means acknowledging the lessons learned, identifying what needs to shift, and being intentional about the small, sustainable changes that lead to bigger transformations.

I’m here to help you turn these reflections into actionable steps. Sign up for a discovery call by midnight tonight and you'll receive an exclusive discount on my custom coaching program after we talk.

Let’s create a plan that honors your growth and sets realistic, meaningful goals for the new year.

Let’s make next year one of steady progress and intentional change.

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Here’s to celebrating your growth and moving forward with purpose. Make 2025 the year you get real about the things that are really hard and out of your control and take steps to move through and thrive!

In the trenches with and for you!

Heather