Why December Is Your Most Exhausting Month (And What to Do About It)

EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 17 MIN

Why December Is Your Most Exhausting Month (And What to Do About It)

from Your Body Knows · host Shanetta McDonald

If you are tired of being told the holidays are supposed to be restful,or you're working harder than ever while everyone else seems to be winding down, or you're already exhausted and it's only December then this episode is for you.In this episode, we're breaking down the myth of the holiday slowdown and why high-achieving women actually go into overdrive during this time of year. You'll learn what's really happening in your nervous system when you're stuck in "productivity override," why you can't just will yourself to relax, and the somatic signs that you're running on empty. Plus, I'm sharing a few practical tools you can use right now to actually downshift, even in the middle of the chaos.Sign-up for the Out-Of-Office somatic coaching workshop on 12/7: https://luma.com/0cdadd7j Connect with me:Resources: https://www.shanettamcdonald.com/free Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamshanettamcdonald/Newsletter sign-up: https://shanetta.substack.com/

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