Wrapping Up the Year: Feeling Grounded in the Chaos of the Holidays
- Kate Kelly
- Dec 4, 2025
- 3 min read
The end of the year hits different when you’re the one holding everything together.Teachers, caregivers, nurses, public-facing professionals — we walk into December already stretched thin, and the holiday chaos just piles on. So before you get swallowed by everyone else’s needs, take a minute with me. Let’s reset your energy, honor what this year asked of you, and carve out space for your own grounding practices.
This month’s newsletter is your reminder:
You’re allowed to stop. You’re allowed to reflect. You’re allowed to breathe.
Reflecting on the Past Year — Without Sugarcoating It
Reflection isn’t some fluffy journaling prompt. It’s how you take inventory of what exhausted you, what supported you, and what you refuse to carry into the new year.
People who care for others professionally (and personally) are statistically more prone to burnout — but you don’t need a research study to tell you that. Your body already knows.
If you give yourself even five quiet minutes, ask:
What actually felt good this year?
Where did I hit my limits, and what did I learn from it?
Where did I put myself last, and how can I stop repeating that pattern?
This kind of reflection builds self-compassion — something caregivers rarely give themselves.
Grounding Practices That Actually Work (Not Performative Wellness)
Grounding isn’t about perfection. It’s about coming back into your body long enough to feel human again.
Try one of these:
🌬 Deep Breathing
Inhale 4 → Hold 4 → Exhale 4.Simple rhythm. Nervous system reset. No props needed.
🕯 Mindfulness, Sans Judgment
Two minutes. Eyes closed. Breath first, thoughts second. No critiquing how you’re “doing it.”
🌿 A Walk Outside (or Around the Block)
Nature does the heavy lifting. Even a five-minute loop can recenter you.
Use these daily or whenever you feel yourself tipping into overwhelm.
Why Virtual Healing Sessions Help
Many of you tell me the same thing: “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That’s exactly why virtual sessions exist.
✔ Convenience
You don’t have to drive anywhere, get dressed up, or rearrange your entire day. You log in, breathe, and receive support.
✔ Personalized Support
No generic scripts. No one-size-fits-all. We focus on your stress patterns and your body’s signals.
✔ Practitioner Expertise
You get trained, evidence-informed energy work tailored for chronic burnout, HSPs, caregivers, and those who carry emotional weight for a living.
Holiday Offer (valid through Jan 2026):✨ 25% off all virtual services✨ Buy 2, Get 1 Free room sprays — build your own grounding trio
This is the most affordable window all year to prioritize yourself.
Setting Intentions for 2026 (Without Overwhelm)
Forget giant resolutions you’ll abandon by February. This is a trauma-aware, energy-aware approach:
Pick one focus area (self-care, boundaries, creativity, emotional regulation).
Make a vision board that feels like a promise, not a to-do list.
Use daily affirmations like, “I deserve ease,” or “My needs matter too.”
Choose an accountability person who actually gets you.
Do quick check-ins weekly and adjust without shame.
Small shifts → real changes → sustainable energy.
Entering the New Year Grounded
You deserve a transition into the new year that doesn’t feel frantic or fake. Whether that’s a grounding ritual, a guided session, a journal moment, or ten quiet breaths in your car, choose something that supports you.
If you’re ready to start January centered and steady, book your virtual session now. Your nervous system will thank you.
✨ Book here: https://wix.to/Wvrr9IW
✨ Shop room sprays: included in the Buy 2, Get 1 Free holiday deal
You are worthy of a year that feels calmer, clearer, and more intentional — and together, we’ll build it.
— Kate —
Confident Intentions, LLC
Grounded Healing for Burned-Out Humans
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