From Frazzled to Festively Fierce
- beccacrawley
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
As December begins, the festive season starts to stir — the first decorations appear, invitations land, and that cosy Christmas feeling is on the horizon. But alongside the sparkle, the to-dos begin gathering too, and it’s easy to feel the pressure rising long before the big day arrives. You want to enjoy this time: the lights, the laughter, the cosy moments and the memories. But instead you’re balancing work deadlines, family commitments, home to-dos, and still that constant mental list: “What haven’t I done yet?”
This December, I’m on a mission to help as many women as possible pivot from Frazzled to Festively Fierce. Whether you’re the person who does everything because “someone must”, or the one who would love to hand it over if only you could trust someone to do it — this is your month to reclaim Christmas and truly savour it.
Why it’s needed
Because all the fun stuff means nothing if you’re too exhausted to enjoy it. Here are a few hard truths (with stats!) which highlight how the festive season can have an impact:
A recent UK survey found that 45% of Britons say Christmas is normally a stressful experience — and for mothers the figure climbs to 62%.
The same research shows women carry a disproportionate load of entertaining, prep work and gift-stress: 28% of women say that entertaining / prepping is a challenge, compared to only 18% of men.
Globally, research flags that women’s stress levels “skyrocket” in the holiday period, because the “extra” festive labour (buying, hosting, organising) lands on top of the everyday labour.
And it doesn’t help that if the space around you is chaotic, your brain still has to process the chaos in the background. Clutter, piled-up tasks and disorganisation reduces your headspace and drains your energy (so you’re less present, less joyful).
In short: You deserve the magic and you deserve to feel light, calm, ready. Not frazzled.
Your December gift to you: The 2 Hour Reset Home package
Here’s how this works, and why it matters:
We start with a quick chat — you tell me: the room, the zone, the one place you want sorted (could be the kids’ rooms, the kitchen or guest room).
I come in and get to work. In just two hours, we’ll:
Create a simple system (what stays, what goes, where things live)
Clear visible clutter so your brain stops saying “There’s more to do…”
Set up for the festive season so when you walk into that space you feel calm, you feel ready, you feel in control.
Once we’ve done that, you can stop worrying about “what you feel like you should be doing” and get on with your day…
The benefits — and why they matter for you
Free up mental space
When the physical environment is tidy and organised, your brain doesn’t have to keep monitoring it. That means more headspace for actual Christmas joy (the mulled-wine, the board games, the laughter) rather than thinking “I need to sort this, this and this before the guests arrive”.
Save time + energy = reclaim your downtime
Two hours of effort now = potentially dozens of hours of less frustration and stress. After all, your precious spare time in December is too limited to be spent re-sorting cupboards and rooms.
Build confidence + calm
When your home feels ready, you feel ready. You walk into your space and you not longer sigh (“I still haven’t done…”), you smile (“We’re set”). That gives you the space to be present.
Make space for memories not mess
Your kids, partner, family, friends — they’ll remember the fun, the togetherness, the twinkle of lights, the cosy chats. They won’t remember the odd pile of paper or the disorganised pantry but it’s important to get the environment set to deliver the backdrop you want so you can relax and reduce your stress levels.
How to get started
Email me with: which room or zone you’d like me to work on, and when you’d like it done (I have a few slots in December left to get you ahead of the Christmas rush but you’ll need to book soon).
We’ll schedule the 2-hour session (somewhere between now and mid-December is ideal).
You go about your day and come back to a space that’s ready for the season or we can work together (= a 4 hour combined effort!)
Final thoughts
December can be magical, not stressful. You don’t have to accept the frazzled version of yourself just because the demands intensify. With a little help, you can arrive at Christmas feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control. And most importantly — you’ll be ready to enjoy it.
Get in touch if you’d like a calm, joyful December.
Rebecca x
Sources: YouGov+1, YouGov, Psychology Toda
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