Healthy Holidays: Staying Rooted in Faith and Wellness This Season

The holiday season often brings a mixture of emotions. It is a time full of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for many women, it can also usher in stress, exhaustion, and a sense of being pulled in every direction.

With long to-do lists, extra events, gift shopping, and financial pressures, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters. In attempt to "fit it all in," our faith and wellness can slip quietly to the wayside.

But, that doesn't have to be the case. We can experience the holidays with peace, freedom, and joy by choosing to remain steadfast in habits that support our faith and overall well-being.

In this post, I'm sharing two valuable resources designed to support you through the season: the free 2025 Holiday Faith & Wellness Guide and the December Movement Calendar (pay what you can, $5 minimum; free for studio members). These tools offer simple, grace-filled strategies to help you remain steady in your faith and wellness while still enjoying the special moments of the holidays.

Understanding the Challenges of the Holiday Season

Before we talk about solutions, it’s helpful to acknowledge the very real challenges that tend to arise this time of year:

• Packed schedules filled with events and commitments

• Pressure to find the “perfect” gifts, contributing to financial strain

• Temptations to overindulge in food and drink

• Emotional ups and downs from family dynamics or loneliness

• Neglect of life-giving routines like prayer, exercise, and rest

These pressures can leave us feeling spiritually disconnected, physically drained, and mentally overwhelmed. Recognizing these stressors is the first step toward navigating them with intention and grace.

Replacing Derailment with Steadfastness

I often hear women talk about their frustration with getting "off-track" during the holidays and the consequent burden of getting "back on-track" in the new year. To help women avoid this discouraging cycle, I've created two simple, Christ-centered resources that I'm excited to share with you:

The 2025 Holiday Faith & Wellness Guide (Free)

A gracious, practical guide filled with biblical encouragement, tools, and tips to help you stay rooted in faith, wellness, and joy throughout the holidays.→ Download the guide for free

December Movement Calendar

A full month of at-home workouts planned for you. Just click the link for the day and enjoy a simple, effective session that your wellness of mind, body, and spirit.

• FREE for my online studio members → Access here

• Pay what you want for non-members ($5 minimum)→ Learn more and purchase here

How to Use the Calendar

• Open the PDF and take a quick look at the month ahead.

• Print a copy if you enjoy using it as a physical tracker.

• Click the link or follow the suggestion for each day’s movement session.

• Check it off when you’re done to celebrate your progress and stay motivated.

• Share your journey with friends or family to build encouragement and accountability.

  
  
  
  

Embracing the Season with Peace and Joy

The holidays don’t have to be a time of overwhelm. With our eyes fixed on Jesus and the right tools, we can navigate this season with grace, staying rooted in faith and caring for our wellness. The 2025 Holiday Faith & Wellness Guide and December Movement Calendar offer practical, gentle ways to keep your heart and body aligned with what matters most.

May this season be a time of peace, freedom, and joy as you abide in Christ and do all things to the glory of God.