Hey friend!

I wanted to share a small Christmas-season moment from this week.

The other day, I woke up already tired and on edge. Lights felt too bright. And my Christmas spirit had already gone missing.

Part of me wanted to fix my mood fast. Heal it. Be my future self. I tried #allthethings.

But the truth that came to me was this: my job is not to escape the hard moments. My job is to be kind to myself while they're happening.

So I grabbed a blanket, turned on a soft lamp, put on comfort music, and just sat with it all. No fixing it or trying to make it better. Just letting it be what it was.

Slowly, my body softened. I felt a little more held. Nothing huge happened, but the whole day shifted a bit.

That is what today’s holiday reset is about.

A Comforting Christmas Reset Ritual for when the season feels like too much

1. Light something soft - a candle, tree lights, a small lamp. Let the light remind your body that you're safe and that you're home.
2. Wrap yourself up in a cozy blanket or sweater - take one slow breath, like you are tucking your own heart into bed.
3. Choose one of these comforts...

• Sip something delicious
• Stand by the tree and breathe with the lights
• Play a quiet carol that calms you
• Hand one worry to the divine for now

Pause when you notice your shoulders drop. That small shift can change your whole day.

After you soften a little, try these questions I created for my own tough moments...

• How can I be sweet with myself this season?
• What feeling in me needs a hug today?
• What would help me feel more held right now?
• What can I quietly take off my holiday plate?
• What would future-me be grateful I chose today?

If you need more than a brief reset, I wrote a longer, cozy guide on this… a gentle, step-by-step holiday reset you can curl up with.

Think blanket, tea, low lights, and a softer way to move through December. Read it here.