3 Simple Non-Negotiables to Keep You Feeling Like You This Week
The week before Thanksgiving has its own vibe—somewhere between a family reunion, a cooking marathon, and a mild logistical crisis. You’ve got grocery runs, last-minute guest lists, the ongoing debate about who’s bringing the vegan entrée, who’s attempting a gluten-free pie, and who’s reminding the grandparents (again) to please, please wear their hearing aids this year.
Somewhere in the middle of all that hustle, we start believing that taking care of everyone else means we can’t take care of ourselves. But plot twist: this is the exact week your routine matters most. Not the perfect routine—just your minimum-baseline, sanity-saving version.
Here are three simple non-negotiables to keep you grounded, energized, and feeling like you:
1. Choose the “Minimum Movement”
Forget the perfect 45-minute workout. This week, your win might be a 10–15 minute walk, a 2-Minute Mini Strength Workout, or a quick 10-minute mobility flow (the kind that makes your body say “ohhhh yes” like it just woke up from a nap).
These tiny pockets of movement reset your nervous system, clear your head, and give you that “Hey, I did something for myself today” gold-star moment.
Movement = the anchor that keeps the ship from drifting out to the Sea of Holiday Overwhelm.
2. Prioritize Protein, Not Perfection
Meals might be absolute chaos this week—kids home, schedules upside down, snacks mysteriously disappearing.
So instead of chasing the perfect plate, aim for protein at every meal. Eggs, yogurt, chicken, fish, beans—whatever’s in your fridge or pantry. Protein keeps your blood sugar steady, your cravings tame, and your energy from nosediving mid-afternoon.
Plus, let’s be honest—there will be no shortage of carbs next week. Rolls? Stuffing? Pie? Pie again for breakfast?
You’ll be covered.
So take care of you now and find that lean protein.
3. Protect One Ritual That Makes You Feel Good
Maybe it’s your morning coffee in peace (with a glass of water first—because we’re mature and hydrated now).
Maybe it’s your 3-minute skincare moment.
Maybe it’s listening to a podcast while you scrub a pan like it owes you money.
Pick one ritual and make it your “absolutely not skipping this” baseline.
Protecting even one tiny habit reminds your brain—and your mood—that you still matter, even in a week full of needs, lists, and rooms half clean for big kids to snuggle into.
Queen Bee Momentum
When you take care of yourself first, you show up to the table with a little more energy, a little more presence, and let’s be real—a little more patience for the college kids who re-enter the home like hibernating bears.
And the mid-20-somethings who are eager to help… but need very specific, step-by-step instructions.
This week, small wins count.
You don’t need perfection—you just need your Queen Bee momentum. Remember to keep YOU a buzzin’ priority.
Grab my 2-Min Strength Workout directly from my youtube channel.
JUST DO IT! Then - like it, save it, share it, repeat it.
And, I pulled together some of my favorite protein rich recipes to nourish you this week ahead.
