It’s that time of year again – the season of jingling bells, decking halls, and trying not to lose our minds amidst the festive chaos.
And while the holidays can bring plenty of joy and magic, they can also be a wildly stressful time. Between the pressure to create perfect memories, the financial strain of playing Santa, and the complex family dynamics; it’s no wonder we might find ourselves more frazzled than festive.
We don’t know about you, but our Christmases look a whole lot different than those picture-perfect scenes in the Holiday movies we binge watch.
Instead of serenely sipping cocoa by the fireplace, we’re more likely to be found rage-wrapping gifts at midnight, breaking up sibling squabbles, and stress-eating Holiday treats until our pants don’t do up anymore.
The truth is, the holidays have a way of magnifying everything – the good, the bad, and the perimenopausal.The magic of seeing the holidays through our children’s eyes is pure gold, but the meltdowns over too much sugar and too little sleep…yikes! The family time is a little more precious, but the buttons they push are a little more triggering.
So here’s our holiday wish… let’s give ourselves permission to not be perfect. Let’s find the humor in the chaos, the beauty in the mess, and the sanity in the self-care.
It’s okay if our holidays don’t look like a Norman Rockwell painting or a Pinterest board. It’s okay to set boundaries, adjust expectations, and prioritize our own peace (even if that means hiding in the bathroom with a glass of wine for 10 minutes).
And so in the spirit of self-care (and to preserve our last shreds of sanity), we’ve decided to unplug for a bit. We’re putting the podcasts and newsletters on pause for a few weeks so we can be fully present with our loved ones and fully horizontal on the couch as much as possible.
See you January 8, 2026.
Happy Holidays,
xoxo
Mikelle & Michelle
