Happy December Reader!
I can’t believe we’ve made it here so quickly! In some ways 2025 feels like it’s dragged on, but then it also feels like somewhere around September time just sped up. Does that even make sense? Let me know if you can relate!
After taking my “November reset” last month, I’m now sliding into taking care of holiday menus as well as my own thoughts and plans for 2026.
It’s easy to feel pressure this time of year for everything to go “perfectly” and to live up to not just others’ expectations, but the ones we place on ourselves as well.
A few months back, around midnight, I was curled up with one of those YouTube jazz café screensavers. The soft glow and gentle music felt like balm after a heavy day of caregiving.
Between cleaning, content creating, and caregiving, I was utterly exhausted.
Earlier that evening old coping patterns had started creeping back in. I poured another drink, reached for yet another snack and felt intense sadness rising like a wave. My mind whispered, “You’re ruining all your progress...”
You see Reader, that used to be my cycle: shame, punishment, overcorrection. But this time something had shifted.
I reminded myself: perfection is the enemy of peace. One night does not erase weeks of healing.
Instead of spiralling, I chose gentleness. I hydrated, I wrote a soft note to myself, and I reminded my body that it was safe.
And you know what? I woke up the next morning not broken, but stronger.
A setback does not erase progress. It simply shows you where more compassion is needed.
Whether it’s decluttering a messy space, creating work-life balance, or staying present with loved ones, the path forward is never flawless.
And as we step into December, that matters more than ever.
If you’re craving clarity and gentleness to close out this year, I’ve put together something just for you.
The December Reset Pack includes two 30-minute coaching sessions where we untangle the year together, identify what to release and what to carry forward, and then build a simple daily ritual for 2026.
You’ll walk away with a clear priority for January and a personalised plan that feels like you, not just another to-do list.
If you’re tired of punishing yourself for being human, and you’re ready to enter the new year with grace instead of guilt, this is your invitation.
👉 Click here to learn more about the December Reset Pack
(only 5 spots available)
Best Wishes,
Sarina
P.S. Start 2026 feeling centered, grounded and deeply aligned - I’ve just created something new and YES, it’s completely FREE!
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