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80 | You’re Not Failing the Holidays: Why High-Performing Women Are Exhausted Before Christmas

Shannon Fox | Promotion & Compensation Coach Episode 80

If you’re listening to this and already feel depleted before Christmas even arrives, this episode is your permission slip to stop pushing and start softening.

In this solo conversation, Shannon speaks directly to the invisible pressure high-performing women carry during the holidays—the emotional labor, the expectations, the perfectionism, and the quiet belief that everyone else is handling it better.

This episode isn’t about productivity, boundaries, or fixing yourself. It’s about relief.

Inside, we unpack the holiday myths that quietly drain your energy, why exhaustion hits before Christmas, and how to let go of the emotional weight you were never meant to carry alone.


In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why holiday burnout has more to do with beliefs than tasks
The most common myths high-achieving women internalize this time of year
How over-functioning becomes invisible emotional labor
Why guilt often shows up after healthy choices
How to reclaim your energy without disappointing everyone around you
Simple, grounding shifts that bring relief immediately (no overhaul required)


You are not failing the holidays.

You are navigating an unrealistic load in a season that asks too much.

And you are allowed to let things be good enough.

🎧 Listen now and give yourself permission to breathe.

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