The holidays are like a glittering parade of joy, laughter, and twinkling lights—but for many, they also come with a sneaky undercurrent of stress, exhaustion, and quiet resentment.
Somehow, amid all the carols, cookie baking, and gift wrapping, you find yourself giving endlessly to others while your own needs are left on the back burner. You go out of your way to make everyone else happy, to maintain peace, to make memories—but somewhere along the way, your own spark dims. It’s like being a magician who only performs tricks for everyone else’s applause, never stopping to enjoy the spotlight yourself. Let’s unravel why you do this and how it quietly fuels holiday resentment.
