(aka surviving the seasonal chaos with snacks, boundaries, and a solid matcha latte)

The end of the year is a magical time…

✨ Full of twinkle lights
✨ Spiced drinks
✨ Family group texts with 47 unread messages
✨ And let’s be real… a tiny bit of chaos

Between the holiday parties, gift lists, airport security lines, and “what even is my routine anymore?” moments, it’s easy to feel like you’re living in a snow globe that someone keeps shaking.

If you're googling things like how to stay calm during the holidays, how to manage stress in December, or is it okay to cry in the closet with a matcha cookie, this one’s for you.

 

💚 1. Remember: Balance Isn’t 50/50

You don’t have to do it all. You don’t have to feel amazing every moment.

Balance can look like:

• Ordering takeout while wrapping gifts

• Saying “no” to an invite because you need a nap

• Skipping the gym and walking your dog with a latte in hand

• Meditating... for 30 seconds... while hiding in the bathroom

Give yourself permission to recalibrate every single day or hour.

 

🍵 2. Choose Ritual Over Routine

Your normal rhythm is probably off. That’s okay.

Instead of trying to “get back on track,” create a few tiny rituals that keep you grounded:

• Making your matcha in the morning before emails attack

• Stretching for 3 minutes while your water heats up

• Journaling one line a day (“Today was… A LOT”)

• Drinking your latte slowly and doing literally nothing for five minutes

It doesn’t have to be big to bring you back to yourself.

 

✨ 3. Protect Your Peace Like It’s a VIP Gift

Boundaries are your best holiday accessory. Practice saying:

• “I’d love to come, but I need a quiet night.”

• “I’m not available for that right now.”

• “I love you, but we’re not talking politics over dessert.”

It’s not rude to protect your energy. It’s responsible.

🧂 4. Indulge, But Don’t Abandon Yourself

Look, December isn’t the month for restriction. Eat the cookie. Drink the cocoa. Stay up late watching movies with people you love.

Just also remember to:

• Hydrate

• Eat something with fiber

• Breathe deeply on purpose - this one is really easy to forget.

• Check in with yourself (not just your to-do list)

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling somewhat human while things are hectic.

 

 🍪 5. Keep the Good Energy (and Snacks) Close

Some things that might help you hold it all together:

• A good playlist

• A go-to cozy drink (we recommend this Salted Caramel Matcha Latte)

• A snack stash (may we suggest Matcha Sugar Cookie Truffles)

• A friend who lets you text “AHHHHH” without needing context

A few minutes to just be in silence, in nature, or under a blanket

 

🎁 You’re Doing Great

Yes, really. Even if your holiday cards never went out. Even if you’re behind on emails. Even if dinner was popcorn and sparkling water.

This season isn’t about productivity. It’s about presence. And if that looks a little messy this year? That’s still beautiful.

Now go make yourself something warm, light a candle, and take a deep breath.

You’re not behind. You’re just human. And we think that’s kind of perfect.

 

🛒 PS: Want to restock your matcha for the new year?

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