Here are a few habits that have helped me: • Cutting out screens at least an hour before bed — the blue light can suppress melatonin and make it harder for your brain to wind down • Dimming the lights after dinner — I will put on blue-light blocking glasses around 7 PM if I am home • Keeping the bedroom cool • Doing a quick 2-minute stretch • Sticking to a consistent bedtime How’s your sleep been lately? AG

Pick one protein, one green veggie, and one starch substitute each week. Example: salmon + broccoli + cauliflower mash. Cook in bulk, store in glass, and mix up flavors through the week. Consistency comes from preparation — not willpower.

Overwhelm is not a sign that you are failing, it is usually a sign that you are carrying too much at once. I have felt this so many times myself. When life gets heavy, I have learned that the most supportive thing I can do is simplify. You do not need to fix everything in one day. You can start by choosing one thing to soften or streamline: • your to-do list • your meals • your schedule • your expectations And sometimes, the most powerful step is letting someone help you. I often forget to ask, but my kids have stepped in for me more times than I can count. Even my 9-year-old has helped pull me out of overwhelm with something as simple as unloading the dishwasher. Those small moments of support make a big difference. Small shifts and even small acts of help really do create a lot of breathing room. AG

The holidays bring extra planning, extra emotion, extra expectations, sometimes joy, sometimes stress, often both at the same time. If you are feeling pulled in different directions, you are not alone. This is a month where routines shift, food changes, schedules get full, and we tend to put ourselves last. I want you to remember: You can take care of your health without being perfect. You can enjoy the season without abandoning yourself. You can slow down, breathe, and make choices that feel good for your body. We are here for you, and we’ll move through this season together. AG