December: Burnout or Bliss?

Trying to squeeze a year's worth of life into the last three weeks of the year—sound familiar?

It's like the world is about to shut down for the holidays, and we're all scrambling to wrap up loose ends.

In the midst of this chaotic scramble, I feel like there are two tribes navigating this frenzied December dance:

• The ones who hit January with a pep in their step, fully rested, hearts and bellies brimming with joy, ready to tackle the new year head-on

• And the second tribe—those who stumble over the finish line, faces sporting a slightly grey hue of exhaustion. Too many plans, pulled in a million different directions by a million different people. The relief of returning to work? Finally, a socially acceptable excuse to dodge more obligatory commitments

Now, let's get real about what separates these two tribes:

You've got those who gracefully say, 'Nah, not for me, thanks.'

And then, there are those who might as well consider sticking cocktail sticks in their eyes than uttering the words 'no, thank you.'

I've been firmly planted in that second tribe—buried under a mountain of to-dos longer than Father Christmas' list, feeling resentful and burnt out.

So, what's the difference between the two of them?

Well, the second tribe are convinced that if they say no:

• They'll never be invited again.
• Everyone will hate them.
• They'll be rude.

And so, they never say no.

Contrast that with the first tribe.

They've mastered the art of recognising when their brain is playing the 'you should go to...' game—a fear-driven trap masquerading as a must-do.

They gracefully decline what doesn't align with what they want and live a December filled with all the things they genuinely want to do.

Now, here's the truth about December—it's a snapshot of how we navigate life:

You either fill it with the stuff you love.

Or.

You fill it with obligations because you're scared to say no.

If you're finding yourself limping into the second week, maybe it's time to stretch that 'no' muscle and see how liberating it feels.

Or, better yet, join me in The LIBERATE Collective, where we're all about shedding everyone else's expectations and finding the courage to live life on our terms.

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Sending you the courage to say no when you need to and fill your days with what truly lights you up.

L x

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