Wellness for Real Life Podcast

How to keep showing up through the end of the year

Lauren & Marci Season 1 Episode 64

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In this episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the messy middle of Q4 with that chaotic, emotionally loaded stretch between Halloween and New Year’s and explore how to stay anchored, take meaningful action, and feel proud come January 1st.

From productivity hacks and end-of-year reflection prompts, they explore the power of small actions, embracing the “grey zone,” and resisting the all-or-nothing mindset that so often derails our wellness goals during the holidays. Whether you’re overwhelmed by your to-do list, worried about holiday weight gain, or just trying to stay afloat, this episode is your permission slip to simplify, reset, and reclaim a sense of control through intentional choices and micro-momentum.

 Reflect + Take Action

End-of-year journaling prompts from the episode:

  1. What’s one thing I want to feel on January 1st?
  2. What’s one daily or weekly habit that supports that feeling?
  3. What’s one thing I will stop doing that drains or derails me?

Feeling scattered or in survival mode? Choose one anchor habit, whether it’s planning your meals, moving your body twice a week, or setting bedtime phone boundaries, and commit to it through the rest of the year. Share your “one thing” with Lauren or Marci on Instagram, or tag them when you make your 26 by 2026 list!