Staying Grounded And Energized Through the Holidays (Pillar #1)

The stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can feel like someone pressed “fast-forward” on life. More events. More sugar. More late nights. More emotions (cue perimenopause!). More everrrryyyything.

And if we’re honest? It’s really easy to lose your center.

That’s why the most important part of staying well during the holidays isn’t perfection.
It’s foundation — the simple habits that stabilize your nervous system, your hormones, and your energy so you feel more in control instead of swept away.

Here are the three foundational habits I teach all my clients, especially during this season:

1. Get Morning Light + Gentle Movement

You don’t need a long workout. You just need light and movement. Even 10 minutes outside—yes, even when it’s cold—helps regulate:

• Your cortisol rhythm

• Your energy for the entire day

• Your mood

• Your sleep cycle

Think of it as flipping the “ON” switch for your brain and body.

2. Hydrate Before Anything Else

Holiday food is naturally saltier, sweeter, and heavier.
-Travel dehydrates you.
-Alcohol dehydrates you.
-Stress dehydrates you.

Starting your day with 20–30 ounces of water plus electrolytes supports:

• Digestion

• Fewer cravings

• Calmer energy

• Detox pathways

• Better mental clarity

Hydration is one of the quickest ways to support your nervous system this time of year.

3. Use Breath Work to Start & End Your Day

Two minutes in the morning. Two minutes at night.

A simple inhale-inhale-exhale pattern is enough to calm your stress response and reset your mind.

A few benefits:

• Steadier emotions

• Lower stress hormones

• Better sleep

• More clarity during busy days

It’s a grounding bookend in a season that can feel chaotic. Or if you’re just in perimenopause LOL

A Strong Foundation Makes the Holidays Easier

When you begin your day with intention, hydration, and breath, everything else becomes easier to manage.

You stay calmer.
You make better choices.
You feel more like yourself. (And that alone is a gift!)

These habits carry you all the way to New Year’s feeling steady and strong.