12/18/2025
Sarah noticed hers standing in her kitchen, staring at the fridge, already tired of deciding what to eat…
even though the day had barely started.
In past years, she would’ve powered through.
Grabbed whatever was fastest.
Ignored the signal and kept going.
This year looked different.
Her body had more support going into the season—
hands-on care that helped her feel grounded in her body again,
and simple food rhythms that kept her from swinging between “fine” and “fried.”
So when that white flag showed up, she didn’t override it.
She paused.
She ate something that actually held her.
She let her body stay steady instead of scrambling.
Nothing dramatic changed about December.
The calendar was still full.
The expectations were still there.
But her body didn’t feel like it was constantly waving for help.
Sometimes care isn’t about fixing what’s wrong.
It’s about noticing the moment sooner—and responding with kindness instead of force.
When does your body raise its hand this time of year?