The Permission Slip Every Woman Needs Before December Begins
(Plus: How to Enjoy the Festive Season Without Feeling Like You’re Starting From Scratch in January)
December has a way of sweeping us up in everyone else’s needs — deadlines at work, kids’ events, festive social plans, the pressure of Christmas organising… and somehow you’re meant to stay “on track” in the middle of it all.
But here’s the empowering truth most women forget:
You’re allowed to support your wellbeing in a way that feels gentle, not punishing.
You don’t need to overhaul your routine.
You don’t need to find extra hours.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You simply need permission, YOUR permission to prioritise yourself in small, meaningful ways.
So here is your official December Permission Slip:
1. Permission to choose GOOD ENOUGH
A 15-minute walk is enough.
A handful of veggies added to your plate is enough.
A bit more water today is enough.
Perfection is loud, but consistency (even tiny consistency) is powerful.
2. Permission to rest without guilt.
You’re carrying work deadlines, family expectations, and the emotional load of Christmas.
Rest isn’t a reward, it’s a requirement.
Protect your sleep like you protect your to-do list.
3. Permission to say no when your energy says no.
You don’t need to attend every event.
You don’t need to bake everything from scratch.
You don’t need to do it all.
Your energy matters too.
4. Permission to stick to your non-negotiables.
No extra pressure. No extremes. Just your simple daily anchors:
Drink more water
Add veggies where you can
Move your body each day
Prioritise your sleep
These are the things that keep you steady, even when life is not.
5. Permission to enjoy the season fully, without MAKING UP FOR IT in January.
You don’t need to earn your meals.
You don’t need to punish yourself with extra workouts.
You don’t need the “back on track” guilt cycle.
You are allowed to enjoy food, celebrations and connection without sacrificing your wellbeing or your self-compassion.
Your Step-by-Step Stress-Less December Guide
These steps help you enjoy the season while staying grounded:
Step 1: Pick just one daily anchor.
Water, movement, veggies, or sleep, choose the one that feels easiest this week.
Step 2: Set a weekly NON NEGOTIABLE for YOU.
Maybe it’s a bath, a quiet morning or a walk alone.
Protect it like you would your to-do list.
Step 3: Practice a 30-second reset.
When overwhelm hits:
Inhale for 4 seconds → hold for 2 → exhale for 6.
This calms your nervous system quickly.
Step 4: Plan rest — the same way you plan events.
Schedule pockets of downtime so you’re not running on empty.
Step 5: Treat December like maintenance, not mastery.
You don’t need to make massive progress.
Your only goal is to stay connected to yourself.
If you do just that, you’ll enter January feeling grounded, not like you’re starting from scratch.And if you want a little extra help, keep an eye on my Black Friday offer (coming soon)
You’re not going to want to miss it!