Why does December, of all months, make us feel behind, overwhelmed, and weirdly glued to our phones? You weren’t made to scroll your way through Advent.
It’s supposed to be a season of joy and peace, but instead, we’re juggling gift lists, family expectations, stretched budgets, and late-night scroll sessions that leave us more anxious than rested.
This week we’re talking about why doomscrolling hits harder in December and how you can reclaim peace, presence, and attention with one simple routine: protecting the bookends of your day.
We’re talking about why our screens are so hard to put down in December and how Advent invites us into something deeper than curated joy and Pinterest tablescapes.
Here’s what’s inside the episode:
- Why doomscrolling feels worse during the holidays
- 4 hidden reasons your brain craves your phone at night (and what to do instead)
- How social media distorts your perception of Christmas without you even realizing it
- The truth about Advent waiting, and why your soul actually needs it
- A powerful morning + evening “bookend” practice to reset your attention this month
Let this December be different.
Resources & Next Steps:
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