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Why Holiday Coloring Is a Low-Overwhelm Way to Create Calm
Explore how winter mandala coloring can help adults manage stress and build small pockets of calm during the busy holiday season. The Holiday Stress Paradox — We Want Joy, We Get Overwhelm Here's the uncomfortable truth about the holidays: we want warmth, connection, and meaning. What we often get instead is a nervous system stretched to its breaking point. The to-do lists multiply. The calendar fills with obligations disguised as celebrations. The sensory load — lights, crow
Michelle Cullum
Dec 16, 20255 min read


Hydrate to Tend: Tiny Water Habits for Overloaded Humans
This post is a gentle guide to how to drink more water when you’re overwhelmed: why hydration actually matters for your tired nervous system, what gets in the way (especially for neurodivergent brains), and 10 tiny hydration reminders you can actually do. I’ll also show you how I weave hydration into The Daily Tend and how you can anchor it in a soft morning journal ritual if you want more structure.
Michelle Cullum
Dec 4, 20258 min read


The Self-Care Advent Calendar: A Gentle 24-Day Reset for Overloaded Humans
A printable, research-backed guide to tiny self-care for exhausted, overstimulated, neurodivergent-friendly brains.
Michelle Cullum
Dec 3, 20257 min read
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