How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Losing Yourself — A Simple Guide for Women 40+
The holiday season is supposed to feel magical — twinkling lights, meaningful traditions, cozy family moments, and special memories.
But for so many women 40+, the holidays feel more like a marathon:
➤ The cooking
➤ The cleaning
➤ The planning
➤ The emotional labor
➤ The expectations (yours + everyone else's)
It’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos.
Your needs get pushed aside.
Your routine falls apart.
And by the first week of January, you feel like you’re dragging yourself back to life.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
This year can feel different — calmer, healthier, and more grounded — with just a few simple, hormone-smart habits.
This is exactly what we practice inside the Happy Healthy Holidays (HHH) Challenge, but today I want to give you a sneak peek you can start using right now.
⭐ 1. Create “Anchor Points” Throughout Your Day
When routines get unpredictable — travel, hosting, events, long days — you don’t need a perfect schedule.
You need anchor points.
Anchor points are simple habits that bring you back to yourself:
✔ 5–10 minutes of movement
✔ A warm drink in silence
✔ A walk after a meal
✔ Ten slow breaths before bed
✔ A protein-rich breakfast
✔ A few minutes of journaling
These aren’t chores.
They’re grounding rituals that stabilize your nervous system and your hormones during the busiest time of the year.
Think of them as touchstones that restore balance when the day spirals.
⭐ 2. Honor Your Hormones (Here’s Why You Feel More Sensitive Now)
Women 40+ aren’t “just tired.”
Holiday stress hits differently in midlife because your hormones are shifting — and that affects everything.
That means:
🥵 Stress feels heavier
😴 Sleep gets disrupted
🍬 Cravings intensify
😡 Mood swings feel sharper
🥴 Bloating becomes more noticeable
This isn’t your imagination or a lack of willpower — it’s biology.
That’s why inside the HHH Challenge, we focus on the four habits that best support hormone balance during the holidays:
movement, hydration, protein, and recovery.
These small shifts deliver big energy gains throughout the season.
⭐ 3. Enjoy the Food — But Add One Supportive Habit
The holidays aren’t the time to diet.
You should enjoy your favorite foods without guilt.
Instead, use the “Add, Don’t Restrict” approach.
Before or during a meal, add:
✔ A protein source
✔ A veggie or fiber
✔ A glass of warm hydration
These simple additions help keep your blood sugar stable, reduce bloating, and prevent the dreaded afternoon crash — all without restricting the foods you love.
You get to enjoy the holidays fully and feel good afterward.
⭐ 4. Protect Your Energy Like It’s Sacred (Because It Is)
You get to decide what you say yes and no to this season.
Ask yourself:
Does this add to my peace or drain me?
Would future-me feel grateful or exhausted?
Your boundaries are not selfish — they’re a form of self-preservation.
Try this simple, graceful script:
“I’d love to support, but I need to protect my energy this week.”
Choosing yourself even once can change the entire tone of your holiday season.
⭐ 5. Join a Community That Supports You (HHH Starts Friday!)
You don’t have to navigate the holiday season alone — and you don’t need more willpower.
You just need support, structure, and simple habits designed for women over 40.
That’s why I created the Happy Healthy Holidays Challenge, a FREE 6-week experience designed specifically for women 40+ who want calmer, healthier, more energizing holidays.
Inside, you’ll get:
✨ Realistic movement you can keep
✨ Hormone-friendly nutrition
✨ Warm hydration rituals
✨ Recovery habits that actually work
✨ A simple plan to feel better fast
If you want this holiday season to feel lighter, calmer, and more grounded…
👉 Join the FREE Happy Healthy Holidays Challenge — TODAY.
This year, you get to enjoy the season and feel good.
You deserve that, Warrior. 💙
