Wrapping Up December: A Time for Reflection

Hello Beautiful Souls!

As December comes to a close, there’s usually a collective exhale.

You know the one, the deep sigh that says, “Okay… we made it.”
The holidays are beautiful, sparkly, and meaningful… and also, a lot. Full calendars, emotional expectations, end-of-year pressure, and the unspoken belief that we’re supposed to do it all with a smile and festive pajamas on.

This month, inside my private community, a group of women decided to try something different. Instead of white-knuckling their way through December, they participated in the 12-Days of Christmas Challenge. A low-pressure, judgment-free experience built around small daily habits that support calm, grounding, and actual enjoyment of the season.

No gold stars.
No perfection.
No “wake up at 5am and change your life” energy.

Just simple, intentional moments of care.

And honestly? Watching it unfold has been a powerful reminder that the holidays don’t have to be something we merely survive. They can be something we live intentionally.

The Real Shift

What I loved most about this challenge wasn’t the habits themselves, it was the shift they created.

Over twelve days, women practiced things like:

• Moving their bodies with intention (not punishment)
• Saying no without writing a three-paragraph apology
• Resting without explaining themselves
• Letting emotions move through instead of stuffing them down with cookies (no judgment, we still like- and ate- plenty of cookies)
• Choosing presence over perfection

And somewhere in the middle of all that, something important happened.

They started remembering who they are underneath the noise. They started to figure out how to authentically support themselves and their needs any given day. They reconnected to the person they are underneath all the expectations and pressure to hold everything together.

That reconnection? That’s powerful.

Because December isn’t just the end of a year, it’s a threshold between this past year and the new one ahead. A pause between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming.

Looking Ahead: Who Do We Want to Be in 2026?

As we close out this year, I want to offer a different kind of reflection. Not a resolution list that even with the best intention, lasts until maybe January 12th. This is something to anchor yourself for the whole year. To guide your path as you inch yourself closer to the person you want to become.

Consider asking yourself:

• Who am I becoming?
• What kind of woman do I want to be moving forward?
• How do I want to feel in my life, not just what do I want to achieve?

No pressure.
No hustle.
Just intention.

For many women, the answers sound refreshingly human:

• Honoring boundaries without guilt (or at least less guilt)
• Trusting their body and emotions instead of fighting them
• Resting before burnout hits, not as recovery afterward
• Finding joy in the ordinary moments
• Showing up imperfectly, but consistently

The small habits practiced in December, especially the compassionate ones, are seeds planted for the future version of yourself. They may not feel flashy, but they matter.

By the time 2026 arrives, growth won’t be measured by some dramatic “new me” moment. It will show up in the woman who learned to choose herself again and again; quietly, imperfectly, and on purpose. Especially when life gets hard.

A Gentle Invitation

If this season felt heavy, you’re not broken, you’re human.
If you’ve been craving calm, that’s not weakness, that’s wisdom.
If you’re feeling ready to care for yourself differently, congratulations! You’re already doing the work.

The 12-Days of Christmas Challenge was simply a container. A safe, supportive space where women practiced slowing down, checking in, and choosing themselves during a busy season.

And the truth is, you don’t need a challenge or a group to begin doing that.

It starts with one small pause.
One intentional “no.”
One moment of listening inward.

As this year comes to a close, my hope for you is simple:
That you feel supported.
That you feel grounded.
That you remember who you are, and who you’re becoming.

Here’s to closing out December with a little more peace, a little less pressure… and stepping toward 2026 with intention, curiosity and alignment. (and maybe better boundaries 😉). ✨💛

Xo,
Laura

P.S. A January challenge may be coming to my private group to help you intentionally set the stage for a 2026 to remember. If you’d love to walk that path alongside supportive, uplifting women, make sure you’re part of the community. Click here to join us!