Taking Care of ‘YOU’ During a Busy December
December gets loud. Schedules change, plans pile up, and the to-do list somehow doubles overnight. But here’s the truth most women need to hear…
You can keep a routine during a busy month. You just need to stop expecting it to look the same as it does in a quieter season. Your routine isn’t supposed to disappear, it’s supposed to adapt.
There’s a big difference.
Most women don’t struggle because they’re too busy. They struggle because the second things get chaotic, they assume their routine has to be perfect or it doesn’t count. And that all-or-nothing mindset is what derails us in December - not the holidays themselves.
This month doesn’t require perfection. It requires strategy. When you approach December with strategy and intention instead of panic, you stay grounded instead of overwhelmed.
Keep the things that actually support you
If you’re going to simplify anything this month, simplify smart. These are the pieces of your routine that matter most - the things that keep you feeling like yourself when everything else feels chaotic:
eat real meals
hit protein at least twice a day
drink your water
move your body (even ten minutes)
get to bed earlier than you want to
These are non-negotiables because they keep you functioning. Everything else is optional. Yes, everything.
Your routine doesn’t fall apart in December unless you let it. You don’t need the perfect workout window or a flawless day of eating. You just need to hang onto the basics that make you feel steady.
Walking.
Protein.
Water.
Movement.
Sleep.
Those are your anchors. When you keep those in play, the rest of the month feels a lot more manageable.
Enjoy the holiday food, but don’t use the season as an excuse to check out
Holiday food isn’t the issue. The problem is when you tell yourself the whole month is a write-off because there are more events and more treats around.
Enjoy the food you actually want. Skip the stuff you’re only eating because it’s there, or because everyone else is. You’re allowed to enjoy the season and stay connected to your goals, they’re not mutually exclusive.
You know what doesn’t feel good?
Mindlessly snacking your way through December and then waking up in January feeling frustrated.
You know what does feel good?
Being intentional, enjoying what you want, and moving on.
If you feel off after a bigger weekend, here’s something that will help you get back into your normal rhythm without the guilt spiral: How To Stop Starting Over Ever Monday
This isn’t about punishment. It’s about getting back to feeling good.
Your habits don’t disappear just because the month is busy
Nothing magically resets in January. You don’t need to earn a fresh start. What matters is that you keep showing up for yourself right now, even when the month feels messy. Small effort beats no effort every single time.
And one more thing… don’t create the problem you’re trying to avoid
December doesn’t ruin your progress. Walking away from your habits entirely does. Staying engaged (even at 50 percent) keeps you grounded and confident. Quitting on yourself because you’re overwhelmed is the only thing that actually sets you back.
Give yourself enough structure to feel like you’re still in your life, not watching it happen from the sidelines.
If you need a simple way to keep yourself on track this month, grab my Wellness Remodeled Journal. It’ll help you stay consistent with the basics that actually matter.