Final Push, Real Check-In: Mental Health at the End of the Holidays

We’re in the final days of the holiday season. Energy is low. Adrenaline is gone. This is usually when things surface. This lesson is a pause, not a push.

Check In With Yourself

Before service. Before leadership. Start here.

Ask yourself:

Am I tired or fully depleted?
What emotion has been showing up most lately?
What have I been ignoring because “now isn’t the time”?
What do I need after this season ends?

Write it down:

“Right now, I feel ______ because ______.”

2. Check In With Your Team

Your team may not ask for help—but they’ll show you.

Watch for:

Short tempers or withdrawal
More mistakes than usual
High performers going quiet

Simple check-in questions:

“How are you holding up this week?”
“What’s been the hardest part lately?”
“What do you need from me right now?”

You don’t need solutions. You need presence.

3. Check In With Your Peers

Leaders isolate when they’re overwhelmed.

Ask yourself:

Who do I trust enough to be honest with?
Who might need to hear, “You’re not alone”?

Send the text. Make the call.

4. 5-Minute Reset (Do This Once)

Before the season officially ends:

One thing you’re proud of
One boundary you want next season
One recovery habit you’re committing to

Small resets matter. Burnout doesn’t arrive loudly. It shows up when we stop checking in. Taking care of yourself and your people is leadership.

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