When the Year Feels Heavy — A Reminder to Reconnect

It’s that time of year where everything feels… a little louder and a little heavier.

Deadlines, school concerts, festive planning — and somewhere in between, our bodies whisper, “I’m tired.”

 

As we count down the final weeks to the Christmas break, many of us are not just physically tired — we are emotionally worn. And maybe, just maybe, this isn’t the moment to push harder… but to slow down and re-connect.

 

This week, we invite you to:

• Take one quiet moment just for you (even if it’s in the car before going inside).
• Ask someone you love, “How are you really doing?” — and listen.
• Breathe before reacting.
• Choose presence over perfection.

 

As Christmas break creeps closer…

Remember — the break you’re longing for is not just a pause from work. It’s a chance to breathe, to recenter, to return to yourself. Don’t wait until December 24th to start feeling human again. Start now. In quiet pockets. In gentle choices. In intentional breaths.

 

Soul Speak Reflection:

“What does my soul need right now — rest, laughter, connection, or honesty?”

 

Pull a Soul Speak card today. Answer it with someone you love — or with yourself.

 

Let’s finish this year grounded, not exhausted. Connected, not scattered. Present, not just productive.

 

With love,

Team Soul Speak