As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to keep pushing even when you’re already exhausted. This episode is about slowing down when your energy is already low, not forcing yourself to power through just because it’s the end of the year.

I talk about why rest doesn’t need to be earned, how boundaries can help before the break begins, and what it might actually be helpful to stop doing over the holidays.

There’s also space here for neurodivergent people and parents of neurodivergent children, because this season can feel especially intense. I share ways to reduce overload, keep some structure, and be clearer about what you need from others.

Leadership comes into the conversation too, particularly the signals we send about availability, rest, and burnout at this time of year. This episode is an invitation to approach Christmas with less pressure and more care for yourself.

Highlights:

(01:30) You don’t need to earn rest

(04:30) Setting boundaries before Christmas

(08:30) Reducing sensory overload and protecting routines

(13:10) Managing emotional noise during the holidays

(19:45) What leaders unintentionally signal about rest and burnout

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