Many women expect to feel joyful and energized on Christmas Day – and feel confused or discouraged when they don’t.
Holiday eating patterns, irregular meal timing, emotional labor, and mineral depletion can all disrupt blood sugar and cortisol levels. When blood sugar fluctuates, energy drops and mood becomes less stable.
This response is not a failure. It is a biological signal.
Stability – not stimulation – is what allows the body to restore energy and regulate hormones during this season.
