Why are we more burned out during the holidays?

When you hear the word "holidays," do you feel excited? Overwhelmed? Both?

For many of us, the holidays bring up a myriad of emotions, and can induce burn out. Why is this? Well, are any of these things true for you...

My holidays include:

1. Increased logistics planning and time spent trying to get everyone to various activities

2. Having to navigate relatives’ opinions and emotions about holiday plans (and me)

3. Less time to reflect on my own needs and engage in self-care

If any of these are true for you, we recommend incorporating daily music + mental health check ins NOW. Let's get ahead of the challenging emotions and prevent burn out.

Here are 3 simple ideas you can to you daily routine. Pick one or pick all three! Each takes less than 2 minutes.

1. Start your day with singing or saying an affirmation while looking in the mirror.

2. When you feel stressed, hum twice to connect to your body.

3. End your work day with a mini dance party.