The holidays are magical — queue "🎶 it's the most wonderful time of the year 🎶".

But let’s be real, the holiday season can also be draining AF.

While it’s the season of giving, glitter and glam, it’s also prime time for feeling drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves.

We want to be joyful, right? But for many of us, the entire month of December ends up feeling more like a marathon of obligations, social events, purchases and endless to-do lists. 

So let's fix this by protecting your energy.

BUT first — let's get this straight.

Protecting your energy, especially during the holidays isn’t selfish — it’s essential. When you care for your emotional, mental, and physical well-being, you can actually enjoy the holidays and show up for others with genuine joy and presence.

Because I'll let you in on a little secret, long after the presents have been enjoyed, it will be your presence that will be live on in your friend's and family's memory.

So let's talk about

• why protecting your energy matters, 
• what happens if you don’t, 
• and how you can create a holiday season that nourishes you as much as everyone else.

🎁 Why Protect Your Energy During the Holidays?

Protecting your energy means safeguarding your well-being from the chaos and demands of the season, so that you have energy to do ALL the things are important to you (not just everyone else)
AND you feel connected to yourself and present with those you love.

When you protect your energy, you:

• Feel More Grounded 🌱 – Stay calm amidst the holiday festivities.
• Avoid Burnout 🪫 – Have energy left for the things that matter.
• Stay Present ✨ – Enjoy moments with loved ones instead of just surviving them.
• Express Joy 🎉 – Experience genuine happiness instead of forced cheer.

Think of it like this: the more you fill your own cup, the more you have to give to others. It’s not greedy to prioritize your needs — it’s the key to being your best self for the people you care about. 

😩 What Happens if You Don’t Protect Your Energy?

Well if you don’t set boundaries and take care of yourself, you can expect the following:

• Irritability: Snapping at loved ones over small things.
• Exhaustion: Feeling drained from endless tasks and obligations.
• Resentment: Doing things out of obligation, not joy.
• Burnout: Needing days (or weeks) to recover after the holidays.
• Emotional Numbness: Just going through the motions without feeling anything.

Sound familiar? 🫣

Now, picture this scenario:

You’re hosting a dinner. You feel obligated to invite everyone in your extended family — even the relatives who drain you. You’re running around trying to make everything perfect: cooking, cleaning, decorating. By the time everyone arrives, you’re already exhausted.

Then:

• Your sister sparks a political argument.
• Your mom critiques the way you prepared the meal.
• Your uncle makes your kid cry.
• Your cousin manages to break two champagne glasses.
• You burn the brussel sprouts.
• The dog spills over the other cousin's glass of red wine all over the cream carpet.
• You plaster on a semi smile, and inside, you’re seething.

Oh yeah and you're hosting Christmas Dinner too! 

By the 26th, you’re emotionally wiped out and wondering, “Why do I do this to myself?”

Ok so, since it's the holidays, this sort of chaos comes with the advent calendar BUT what can you do NOW in aftermath to reconnect with yourself?

Because imagine if you had the emotional resilience and energy reserves to 

• Laugh it all off and start dancing to your fav xmas tune because you know you can handle everything.
• Limit the guest list to people who uplift you.
• Delegate tasks instead of doing everything yourself.
• Recognize when someone drains your energy and have your toolkit ready!
• Prioritize your own peace over others’ expectations.

So instead of feeling depleted, you end the night feeling calm, balanced, and — dare I say it — happy.

3 Questions to Protect Your Energy This Xmas 💖 

1. Who/what GIVES me energy?
   Spend more time with these people and activities. They light you up, so let them.
2. Who/what DRAINS my energy?
   Set boundaries or limit interactions with these situations. Your peace is worth it.
3. What am I doing to ESCAPE?
   Notice if you’re truly recharging or just numbing out. 

Need to Recharge? Homebody Yoga Is Here for You 🧘‍♀️ 

If you’re ready to:

• Ground your energy.
• Release stress and overwhelm.
• Fill your cup so you can give from a place of vitality, abundance and strength.

Join Homebody Yoga every Tuesday and Thursday — designed to help you feel relaxed and strong — exactly what you need this holiday season.

Live Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Full Moon Restorative, New Moon Restorative 
Where: Online on Zoom (Replay available for 7 days)
Bonus: Each class comes with an acupressure guide to deepen your practice.

✨ Give yourself the gift of peace this season. Your energy — and your sanity — and your sanity — will thank you.