Holidays are meant to be a joyful and family-oriented time, but they often end up feeling overwhelming and chaotic. Many factors build up before the holidays—preparing for family gatherings, managing finances, and putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves. 

December, in particular, is the busiest month for me. Alongside Christmas, it’s also my birthday month (December 23rd) and the birthday month of many of my friends and family members. Every single week in December, I have something to prepare for, so over time I’ve learned how to work under pressure without burning out.

Holidays are meant to be a joyful and family-oriented time, but they often end up feeling overwhelming and chaotic. Many factors build up before the holidays—preparing for family gatherings, managing finances, and putting unrealistic expectations on ourselves. 

December, in particular, is the busiest month for me. Alongside Christmas, it’s also my birthday month (December 23rd) and the birthday month of many of my friends and family members. Every single week in December, I have something to prepare for, so over time I’ve learned how to work under pressure without burning out.