December has a way of making even the most capable, disciplined women feel like they’re “falling off.”

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re losing motivation, lacking discipline, or doing something wrong this month, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself.

In this episode of The Muscles & Mindset Revolution Podcast, Anne Jones breaks down why December isn’t a fair test of consistency and why the real issue isn’t willpower, it’s capacity. You’ll learn what’s actually happening inside your nervous system during high-stress seasons, why your habits feel harder right now, and how to stay grounded without abandoning yourself.

This is a nervous-system-first conversation for women who are tired of starting over every January and want a way to stay steady, strong, and self-led no matter the season.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why December creates the illusion of failure
• How stress and overstimulation shrink your capacity (not your motivation)
• What’s happening in your nervous system when life gets chaotic
• Why decision fatigue and overwhelm spike this time of year
• A realistic look at a “normal” December day for busy women
• Two simple anchors that help stabilize your energy and emotions
• How consistency doesn’t disappear in December, it shape-shifts
• What self-leadership actually looks like in low-capacity seasons

Timestamps

00:45 The December dilemma and the belief that keeps women stuck

02:36 What’s happening in your nervous system this month

04:54 A real-life December day and why it’s not a discipline problem

06:56 Two stabilizing anchors to support you through December

07:52 Redefining consistency, leadership, and self-trust

Ready for clarity instead of self-criticism?

If you want help defining what consistency should actually look like for your energy, body, and life right now, you can book a free 10–15 minute Alignment Audit with the M&M Team: https://go.annejonescoaching.ca/widget/bookings/musclesmindsetalignmentaudit

No pressure. Just clarity, regulation, and a grounded plan that fits your real life.

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💙 Thanks for being here and choosing to stay with yourself.

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