The holidays can feel like both a beautiful celebration and a chaotic whirlwind. As a Christian entrepreneur, you’re probably already thinking about your to-do list: client gifts and holiday promos, family gatherings and end-of-year events, social media campaigns, launches, and content planning. And somehow also being present, joyful, and rested. It’s a lot.
If you’re not careful, you’ll wake up in January wondering where the peace went and why you feel more burned out than blessed and ready for a brand new year.
The good news is that you get to set the pace for your business and your life. This season, you don’t have to run on empty. You don’t have to choose between finishing the year strong and keeping your sanity. There’s another way. This is your guide to setting holy, healthy boundaries as a Christian woman in business through the holidays so you can stay rooted in God, protect your energy, and actually enjoy the season you’re in.
Honor God First, Not Your Calendar
Honor God First, Not Your Calendar
Before the schedule fills up, seek Him. I used to jump straight into planning my December promotions and social posts, only to realize I was creating from a place of striving, not surrender. I felt this need to hurry and finish the end of the year so strongly! When I finally started pausing to pray before pulling out my planner, everything shifted. God often showed me that His pace was slower than what I had in mind, but it was always more fruitful.
Try asking questions like:
- Lord, what matters most to You for my business and family this month?
- What can I release?
- What do You want me to protect or prioritize?
Root your planning in prayer, not pressure. When God leads your calendar, peace becomes the standard, not the exception.
Define Your Energy Zones
The holidays come with extra responsibilities, and not every day will carry the same energy. That’s why it’s so important to understand where your energy flows best.
Take a moment to audit your energy:
- When do you feel most creative?
- What time of day do you typically hit a wall?
- What drains you quickly: events, emails, social media?
- What fills you up: quiet time, a walk, a project you love?
Personally, I’ve learned that if I give away my best energy to scrolling or inbox management, I end the day frustrated. But when I dedicate my highest-energy time to the things God has actually called me to create or steward, I end the day fulfilled, even if my to-do list isn’t perfect. When you know your energy patterns, you can time-block your days with intention and say yes (or no) from a place of wisdom.
Time Block for Focus and Flexibility
Time Block for Focus and Flexibility
One of the best tools for protecting peace is time blocking. It’s not about rigidity—it’s about rhythm. Time blocking gives your brain the gift of focus and keeps you from multitasking your way into exhaustion.
Here’s a simple, holiday rhythm sample you can test out or adapt:
- Morning Routine: Scripture, journaling, tea, and worship
- Deep Work Block (1–2 hours): Content creation, client tasks, planning
- Break/Movement: Walk, stretch, errands, dishes, rest
- Light Work Block (1 hour): Email check, social media, admin tasks
- Shut Down Time: Close the laptop and actually stop working
If you only have 2–3 hours to work in a day during the holidays, protect that time like gold. Don’t give your best focus to your inbox or Facebook scroll. Give it to what actually moves your mission forward.
Reclaim Your Sabbath Rhythm
The holiday rush can tempt us to work straight through December. It feels like there’s always one more email to send, one more post to create, one more sale to promote. But when we push ourselves without pause, we end up entering the new year depleted instead of refreshed. Choosing rest in December isn’t wasted time; it’s a reset that equips you to start the next season with focus and strength.
Every time you choose rest, you’re declaring:
Every time you choose rest, you’re declaring:
- “I trust God more than my hustle.”
- “I’m not the provider, God is.”
- “My peace is found in Him, not my productivity.”
What would it look like this season to:
- Take every Sunday completely off?
- Unplug from social media for one full weekend?
- Put your phone on Do Not Disturb after 6pm?
Rest isn’t lazy. It’s leadership. Sabbath is still holy even in December.
Give Yourself Permission to Take a Social Media Break
Give Yourself Permission to Take a Social Media Break
Let’s be honest, sometimes we are the ones fueling the noise. There was a holiday season when I found myself posting just to keep up. Stories, reels, captions, all the things - and it felt like I had to “show up” every second or risk being forgotten. By the time January came, I was exhausted. And the truth? No one noticed if I had posted more or less; they noticed when I came back refreshed after a social media break.
If showing up online starts to feel more like a drain than a joy, it’s okay to take a step back. A few options:
- Take 7–10 days off around Christmas (schedule content if you need to)
- Replace screen time with Scripture time each morning
- Use your stories and posts as a way to point back to Jesus, not just your offers
This isn’t about disappearing, it’s about re-centering. Even one intentional break can refresh your spirit and reignite your creativity.
Create Boundaries That Actually Bless You
Boundaries don’t have to feel like walls; they can feel like blessings. I used to see boundaries as limitations, like I was cutting myself off from opportunities or disappointing someone by saying no. But over time, I realized that every “no” I gave to the wrong thing was actually a “yes” to what mattered most. When I chose to step away from social media or my inbox in the evenings, I was able to sit fully present with my husband. When I stopped overcommitting to projects, I had space to linger longer in prayer and actually hear God’s direction. And when I protected my work hours, I found that my clients got the best of me, not the leftover, exhausted version.
Some holiday boundary ideas:
- “I don’t check email after 5pm.”
- “I take Fridays off from client work in December.”
- “I only say yes to one holiday event per weekend.”
- “I’ll pause new projects until January.”
- “I prep my content ahead so I can unplug more often.”
Boundaries don’t make you less available. They make you more aligned.
It's Time to Step Into Peaceful Leadership
It's Time to Step Into Peaceful Leadership
If you’re reading this and thinking, “Yes, this is what I need, but I don’t know where to start,” I want to speak directly to you. The exhaustion you feel isn’t a sign that you’re weak; it’s a sign that you’ve been carrying too much on your own. The constant hustle, the pressure to keep up, the guilt when you slow down, none of that was God’s design for you. That’s why I created Lead from the Overflow, a transformational course designed to help Christian women in business step out of striving and into peace-led leadership.
Inside, you’ll discover how to:
- Partner with God in every business decision
- Discern between distractions and divine direction
- Create sustainable business rhythms that protect your peace
- Build healthier boundaries without guilt
- Lead yourself well, so you can pour into your business and clients from a place of overflow
This isn’t just about getting organized; it’s about aligning your business with God’s wisdom and creating rhythms that will sustain you long after the holiday rush. If your heart has been craving clarity, peace, and a better way to lead, this is your next step. Don’t wait for January to reset; start building from overflow today. You can learn more about Lead from the Overflow here.
Final Thoughts: Leadership Looks Like Stewardship
Final Thoughts: Leadership Looks Like Stewardship
As Christian women in business, we aren’t called to do it all; we’re called to steward well. That means stewarding your energy, your time, your family, your business, and your heart. And when we let God set the pace, peace becomes the fruit. Let this be the season where peace isn’t the exception, it’s the standard. Not because you hustled harder, but because you aligned with the One who gives it freely.
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