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If you’ve been wondering how to get your life together as the year winds down, you’re not alone. As of today — December 15th — we’re officially halfway through the month and only ten days away from Christmas. This stretch of December often feels full, heavy, and overwhelming, especially for women carrying the invisible labor of the holidays on top of year-end deadlines at work.
Because of that, it’s easy to tell yourself that everything can wait until January. But the truth? Waiting makes January feel harder. In this episode, you’ll learn why December is actually the perfect time to start taking small grounding steps — not to add more pressure, but to support what matters most.
In this week’s episode, Anna shares why “don’t start anything new in December” is only half true, and the simple actions that help you feel more grounded heading into the new year.
Key Takeaways
- Discover why “don’t start anything new in December” isn’t always helpful.
- Identify the invisible labor that shapes your December workload.
- Learn how to get your life together with three grounding steps.
- Understand why starting now makes January easier — not harder.
- Explore how the It’s About Time Academy can support your momentum.
Why December Feels Overwhelming
December comes with emotional and logistical weight. The planning, shopping, coordinating, wrapping, decorating, and creating holiday magic often falls to women — even when it’s not written on a to-do list. Meanwhile, year-end reviews, unfinished projects, and upcoming time off make work feel busier than ever.
This combination creates the perfect storm: you feel stretched thin at home and at work. No wonder holiday survival advice is everywhere — and much of it is genuinely helpful.
The Problem With “Don’t Start Anything New in December”
You may have heard people say, “Don’t start anything new in December.” On the surface, it feels comforting. It feels like permission to ease up. And in many cases, it is excellent advice. December is not the month for major new projects or unrealistic expectations.
But here’s the part that often gets skipped:
There is a big exception — one that can change how January feels.
You should start something in December…
if it helps you get your life together.
Not something big. Not something heavy. Not a massive overhaul.
Instead, December is the perfect time to begin grounding yourself so the transition into January isn’t overwhelming.
How to Get Your Life Together in December: Three Grounding Steps
1. Shift the Expectation: December Doesn’t Have to Be Chaos
Many women enter December believing chaos is inevitable. The expectation becomes the reality. When you assume the month will be overwhelming, it becomes easy to let routines fall away and accept stress as unavoidable.
But shifting your expectation — even a little — creates space for calm. December doesn’t have to be a wash. It can be a month of small, intentional choices that support you, even during the busiest season.
2. Reclaim the Routines That Make You Feel Like Yourself
Now is not the time to add new habits. This is about returning to the routines that already help you feel grounded, steady, and in control. Think simple:
- A consistent bedtime
- A 10-minute morning reset
- Drinking water before coffee
- A Sunday evening weekly preview
- Getting outside for a short walk
These tiny routines signal to your brain and body that you’re centered — even when life feels full.
3. Choose One Grounding Step to Carry Into January
Instead of waiting until January to “get back on track,” choose one small habit you can carry forward. By starting now, you create soft momentum. You enter January already in motion rather than trying to restart everything at once.
This one step can make the new year feel less like a cold start and more like a natural continuation.
How the It’s About Time Academy Helps You Follow Through
Knowing how to get your life together is one thing. But following through when life is full — especially in December — is something else entirely.
That’s exactly why Anna created the It’s About Time Academy.
Inside the Academy, you’ll find the structure, coaching, accountability, and community that make it possible to implement these grounding steps with confidence and consistency. It’s not about doing more. It’s about having support while focusing on what matters most.
Special December Bonuses
If you’ve been considering joining, now is truly the best time. Anyone who joins the Academy before December 31st receives:
- $1000 off enrollment
- A full free month inside the Academy
- A January Jumpstart Call to start the new year grounded
Click here to learn more and apply for the It’s About Time Academy.
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