If Christmas usually leaves you wiped out, sick, or emotionally wrung dry by January, this episode is your early-season wake-up call.
For years, Anna was in survival mode — juggling the to-do lists, family expectations, and guilt until she hit Boxing Day burnout. She realised she hadn’t enjoyed Christmas in years. Now, everything’s changed.
In this raw and practical episode of Her Shift, she shares how starting your prep in November can completely transform how December feels — so you get to enjoy the season instead of enduring it.
Anna talks through how she now plans and preps early, aligns tasks with her menstrual cycle, holds firm boundaries, gives herself grace, and actually asks for help — because Christmas isn’t meant to be a solo performance.
You’ll hear how to:
•Stop running on adrenaline until New Year’s Day.
•Get intentional about what kind of Christmas you actually want.
•Plan with energy, not pressure — by syncing with your body’s natural rhythm.
•Say no (without guilt) to draining traditions or expectations.
•Schedule fun first and let everything else fit around that.
•Create new rituals that reflect where you are now — not where you used to be.
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💬 We Answer Questions Like:
These are the real-world struggles so many women are Googling right now — and what Anna unpacks in this episode:
•How can I avoid getting burnt out during the holidays?
•What are the early signs of festive burnout — and how do I stop it before it starts?
•How far in advance should I start prepping for Christmas to reduce stress?
•How do I set boundaries during the festive season without feeling guilty?
•What self-care routines actually help during the holiday season?
•How can I ask for help so I’m not doing everything myself?
•How do I stop feeling obligated and start genuinely enjoying Christmas again?
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💡 Key Takeaways
•November is the new December — start early, and give Future You a calmer month.
•Planning beats panic: prep, delegate, automate, and protect your downtime.
•Boundaries are love: saying no makes room for what matters.
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