Feeling exhausted before Christmas even arrives? This episode is your permission slip to pause, protect your energy, and choose what truly matters this season.
As Christmas approaches, the pressure to do it all can quietly drain us—especially if you’re living with chronic pain, invisible illness, or limited energy. In this heartfelt solo episode of The Michele Roys Show, I’m sharing a powerful reframe: conserving your energy is not giving up—it’s choosing wisely.
I open up about my own journey of learning to pause during the holidays—letting go of traditions I love (like Christmas cookies and endless cards), redefining what “enough” looks like, and focusing on what truly fills my heart: being present with my family and having the energy to travel and be together.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why resting before you’re depleted is an act of wisdom, not weakness
How to redefine productivity when your body needs gentleness
Choose Top 3 priorities that replaced an overwhelming Christmas to-do list
How to decide what to keep, what to simplify, and what to lovingly let go
Why presence matters more than perfection—especially during the holidays
If you’ve been feeling the tension between tradition and capacity, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and choose Christmas with intention, love, and grace.
This is your reminder: You don’t have to do everything to make this season meaningful. You just have to do what matters most to you.
Resources:
📖 My memoir But You Look Just Fine → https://www.micheleroys.com/book
🎧 Listen to previous episodes → https://www.micheleroys.com
📱 Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michroys
What’s one holiday tradition you’re simplifying—or letting go of—this year to care for yourself? Let me know in the comments :-)
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