Holiday People-Pleasing and Boundaries: A Guide for the Season

Hands holding a warm mug, representing grounding and gentle boundaries during holiday stress.

The holiday season can activate old patterns that feel hard to step out of—especially holiday people-pleasing and boundaries that suddenly feel impossible to hold. If you notice yourself saying yes when you’re exhausted, absorbing others’ emotions, or stretching beyond your capacity to keep the peace, you’re not alone. This season naturally brings pressure, expectations, and […]