Why the season feels overwhelming

Jess explains how end-of-year busyness, exhaustion and overcommitment create stress for high performers.

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This time of year can feel full. Busy. And for many people, quietly overwhelming.

Instead of taking my usual break, I created a special Summer Reset mini series to support you through the festive season, not add to it. Each week, same time, same place, I will be sharing a short episode with one simple tool, tip or tactic to help you reset and stay grounded heading into 2026.

In Week 1, I introduce what I call the One Day Method. A mindset reframe designed to help you enjoy the celebrations without letting one day snowball into a week or a month that leaves you feeling flat, disconnected or frustrated with yourself.

This episode is a reminder that one day is just that. One day. It does not undo the foundations you have built. The challenge only comes when one day turns into many.

If you have been feeling exhausted, overcommitted or tempted to put everything in the “future me problem” bucket, this episode will help you take the pressure off and return to what supports you most.

In this episode, I cover:

- Why the festive season can feel stressful when it comes to health and habits

- The all or nothing mindset that shows up at this time of year

- How the One Day Method works

- Why one day does not undo progress

- How energy, sleep and routines slip when one day becomes a week

- How this reframe applies beyond Christmas Day

- The importance of returning to semi regular programming

- How this episode pairs with Season 4 Episode 14

- Your simple job for the week ahead

Key Quotes:

“One day is one day. It will not undo the foundations.”