What if your 80:20 rule became a 60:40 rule for Christmas? 🎄✨

The holiday season brings joy — and also fuller calendars, extra social events, travel, indulgent food and a whole lot of “out of routine.” And that’s exactly why your health habits might need a seasonal shift too. 

So many of us slip into an all-or-nothing mindset with health and fitness. But that mentality does the opposite of what we want — it sets us up to fail. Then comes the cycle: we slip, we judge ourselves, we feel low, we slip again… and our self-efficacy tanks. 😔

But here’s the truth: we don’t need 100% in life to succeed — not even close. Doctors become licensed with around 60–70%. UK lawyers pass the Bar with about 60%. Australian accountants earn their CPA with roughly 65%.

So let's bin perfection, "all-or-nothing" and even the 80:20 rule this December — and why not try:

The 60:40 Christmas Rule 🧑🎄

For a few weeks, aim to make supportive, nourishing choices 60% of the time — and allow the other 40% to be flexible, social, joyful and imperfect. This approach still protects your wellbeing without robbing you of the experiences that promote connection and make the holidays special. Here’s why it works:

🎄 You stay consistent enough - 60% is still more than half the time — and miles better than giving up altogether.

🍰 You avoid the festive guilt - Enjoy the Christmas feasting minus the mental punishment.

🧠 You reduce stress - Takes the pressure off during the busiest month of the year.

💪 You bounce back faster in January - Flexibility keeps habits intact, so you don’t have to “start from zero” later.

🎁 You get to be fully present - Family, food, fun — it's an important time to prioritise connection — which releases of oxytocin and nourishes your nervous system.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s staying grounded, energised and kind to yourself while life gets festive and fun. Shift the ratio, keep the habits, enjoy the season.. and stay fizzy 🥂