The Secret to Actually Enjoying December (Without Dropping the Ball at Work)
You know that moment in December when you realise you’ve been running on mince pies, caffeine and sheer determination?
You’ve done eleven months of hard work and somehow you’re still sprinting to the finish line.
But what if this year felt… different?
What if you could actually enjoy December without your business falling apart, your inbox taking over, or your brain spinning faster than your Christmas playlist?
Here’s how to slow down without switching off completely.
Swap Hustle for Harmony
You don’t need to earn your rest by pushing harder.
This isn’t the month to launch ten new projects or pull late nights “just to get ahead.”
December is for maintaining, not sprinting.
It’s about being consistent, present, and realistic with what you can do. Give yourself permission to coast a little. The world won’t end if you start a project in January instead of finishing it in December.
Create ‘Winter Mode’ for Your Business
We talk about summer slowdowns all the time but winter deserves its own pace too.
Set your business to “winter mode”:
✔️ Shorter workdays
✔️ Softer goals
✔️ Systems and VAs keeping things ticking in the background
You’ll feel calm knowing everything’s handled, and your clients will appreciate your consistency (without you burning out).
Redefine Productivity
Productivity in December isn’t about how many tasks you tick off… it’s about energy management.
Some days you’ll get loads done. Others, you’ll get through one email and call it a win. That’s okay.
Progress doesn’t always look like pushing… sometimes it’s about being smart, strategic, and using your energy where it matters.
Lean on People Who Get It
Whether it’s your VA, your accountant, your team, or your partner… let people help you.
If you’ve built a business that runs with support, use it.
Let your VA manage your diary, tidy your inbox, and send reminders so you can actually enjoy the festive bits… the coffee catch-ups, the family time, the slow mornings.
You’ve spent all year showing up for everyone else. Let someone show up for you.
Choose Presence Over Perfection
The most productive thing you can do in December might just be to pause.
Be where your feet are. Enjoy the moment. Put the laptop away and look around at what you’ve built… both in business and life.
Because you didn’t create this business to be stressed 24/7… you built it to have freedom.
Make December Feel Different
You don’t need to hustle to finish strong… you just need to finish feeling proud, grounded, and ready for what’s next.