December Blog

December always arrives with a certain magic. Lights go up, calendars fill quickly, and there’s this mix of excitement and nostalgia in the air. It’s a beautiful, busy month- full of traditions, gatherings, and the small moments that make this season feel so special.

But with all that beauty comes the pace. The expectations. The lists. The “just one more thing.” And it becomes so easy (so, so easy) to forget about ourselves in the middle of it.

This month, I want to offer you a soft reminder: you matter too. Your rest matters. Your energy matters. Your mental and physical health matter just as much now as they do the rest of the year- maybe even more.

The truth is, December can pull us in a hundred different directions. We show up for family, work events, kids’ concerts, dinners, shopping, decorating, cooking… and before we know it, we’re running on autopilot. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down “after the holidays,” but our bodies and minds often need that pause during the holidays just as much.

So here’s your permission slip, your encouragement, to pause and choose yourself along the way.

Make time for a class if movement is what grounds you. Bundle up and take a quiet walk if you need fresh air and space to breathe. Sink into a hot bubble bath without rushing. Curl up with a good book under a blanket and call it self-care.

It doesn’t have to be big or structured or perfect. Small pockets of time add up. Small moments of breathing room help you come back to everything else with more presence, more patience, and more ease.

And when it comes to holiday food, treats, and cozy nights on the couch- let’s drop the guilt. This season is meant to be enjoyed. Finding balance doesn’t mean restriction; it means listening to your body. It means indulging when it feels good, resting when you need it, and trusting that one day, or one weekend, doesn’t define your progress or your worth.

December isn’t about perfection. It’s about joy, connection, warmth, and remembering that you get to be a part of that, too.

So as the month unfolds, check in with yourself. Ask: What do I need today? What would make me feel supported? Then honour that answer…. even if it’s five minutes of quiet……. even if it’s skipping something you don’t have capacity for.

Let this December be full. Not just of plans and traditions, but of moments that refill your cup.

Because you deserve that. Always.

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