12/18/2025
The holidays can be a beautiful season to connect but also incredibly exhausting. Burnout is real this time of year — especially for nervous systems that have already been carrying a lot.
If your body feels tired before your calendar does, that isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. Burnout often shows up as irritability, shutdown, or feeling “too much” and “not enough” all at once. Taking a break isn’t quitting, falling behind, or letting anyone down. It’s listening. Rest is regulation. Pauses are productive. Stepping back gives your nervous system space to soften, settle, and feel safe again.
This season asks a lot of us — socially, emotionally, financially, sensorially. You’re allowed to need less.
You don’t owe productivity during the holidays. Remember : regulated bodies heal better. Rest supports connection.
Slow down. Take the break. You’re allowed. 🤍