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Understanding Holiday Stress: What Your Nervous System Needs

December builds pressure — expectations, noise, rushing, planning, and emotional load. It’s no surprise your nervous system feels overstimulated before the month has properly begun.

Stress isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe.

When you feel overwhelmed, your body shifts into “fight or flight.” This is helpful short-term, but exhausting when it continues for days or weeks. Hypnotherapy works by guiding your mind out of that survival mode and into a calmer state where you can think clearly, breathe more easily, and feel more in control.

This week, practice one small thing:
Pause for one slow breath.
A long inhale.
A longer exhale.
This simple act reminds your body that you are safe — and the pressure begins to soften.

Be gentle with yourself this month. You’re doing the best you can.

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