You know how December hits and suddenly your calendar is full, your to-do list has a to-do list, and somehow you’re supposed to be both festive and functional at the same time?
It’s no wonder so many of us feel like our energy is playing hide-and-seek… and winning.
If you’ve been feeling tired before your day even starts, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. December just asks a lot from our bodies, our minds, and our nervous systems.
So think of this post as your December Energy Survival Guide — a simple, doable way to understand where your energy is going… and gently guide it back home.
Let’s dive in.
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1. Sugar Crashes = Sneaky Energy Thieves
Holiday treats are everywhere — cookies, fudge, hot cocoa, peppermint everything.
And listen, I’m not here to tell you to skip the cookie.
I’m just here to tell you why one cookie turns into a surprising afternoon crash.
When sugar spikes your blood sugar, you get a quick burst of energy… followed by a sudden drop. Multiply that by the number of “just one more” holiday moments, and your energy is on a rollercoaster all month.
👉 Small shift: pair your treat with protein or healthy fat.
It helps your energy stay steadier (and you’ll feel better, too).
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2. Stress + Overwhelm = Constant Energy Leak
Even the “good” kind of holiday stress still impacts your nervous system.
You’re juggling decorating, planning, shopping, cooking, events, expectations, emotions, memories… all on top of normal life. Your nervous system goes into alert mode trying to help you keep up.
That burns through energy fast.
👉 Small shift: take one minute to breathe slowly.
Try this simple pattern:
- inhale 4
- hold 2
- exhale 6
It signals your body to switch from “go-go-go” to “I can breathe again.”
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3. Poor Sleep = Holiday Hangover (No Cocktail Required)
December has its own way of disrupting sleep — later nights, screens, lights, lists running through your mind at 11 p.m.
And here’s the kicker: when you’re tired, your body craves more sugar, which loops back into the energy rollercoaster.
👉 Small shift: build a tiny bedtime wind-down.
- Dim a lamp
- Stretch for a minute
- Add a calming scent
- Set your phone aside (even if it protests)
Little habits make a big difference.
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A Note From Me
This month looks a little different, as I’m heading into surgery soon. So I’m paying extra attention to how I support my energy — physically and emotionally.
If your energy feels low too, please know you’re right where so many of us are. December is beautiful… but it’s also demanding.
We’re walking through it together. One small shift at a time.
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Your Energy Takeaway for This Week
Try these three small changes:
- Pair your sweets with protein
- Use the 1-minute calming breath
- Create a tiny bedtime ritual
These tiny tweaks not only support your energy — they help you feel more grounded during a busy season.
Next Monday, we’ll dive into:
✨ 5-Minute Energy Boosters for Busy (or Tired) Days
Simple. Light. Realistic.
The kind of support we all need this month.
Repeat these positive affirmations to yourself...
* I am resilient and can overcome life's challenges.
* I am strong and have the power to make the right choices for me.
* I am grateful for what I can do.
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