if christmas coming hasn’t been feeling magical lately, you’re not alone. as adults, the holiday season can start to feel busy, overwhelming, or… honestly just flat. in today’s episode, we’re talking about how to feel the christmas spirit again and simple ways to bring back a whimsical, cozy, meaningful holiday season.💛 this episode is for you if:— christmas doesn’t feel magical like it used to— you miss the nostalgia + coziness of childhood holidays— you’re craving a slower, more intentional december— you want simple traditions that spark real joyMENTIONED IN EPISODE: 50 things to do this holiday season to make it feel magical again: https://victoriaharderxo.com/2025/11/13/50-ways-to-make-christmas-magical-whimsical-again/christmas playlists: https://victoriaharderxo.com/2025/11/13/you-need-these-christmas-playlists-in-your-life/

timestamps0:00 – why christmas doesn’t feel the same anymore2:10 – nostalgia, adulthood + losing the holiday magic5:00 – how to intentionally create whimsy as an adult8:20 – cozy traditions, décor + analog activities11:45 – planning your season + bringing back the christmas spiritOTHER REALISTIC PRODUCTIVITY VIDEOS:• how using a morning menu will change your life: https://youtu.be/mLvA0x1mUew?si=LIphKFh83S9xC7OM • wellness hacks that are 100% free: https://youtu.be/-Cq4LQZ50Hc?si=gZ8lVjQehA9sH6i9about the podcast:HOT MESS HABITS is the podcast for the high-achieving, want-to-be-organized girly who struggles with consistency and traditional productivity advice. each week we chat about habits, routines, and current obsessions for the everyday, type b girl. new episodes every week.about victoria:hi! i’m a work-from-home mom in british columbia, canada, who loves all things creative, aesthetic & intentional. my videos are all about approachable productivity, routines, and WFH vlogs. thanks for being here 💖instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaharderxo/🎧 pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmesshabits/tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriaharderxoSHOPMY: https://shopmy.us/shop/victoriaharderxoamazon storefront: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/leviandvictoriacreativechristmas gift guides: https://pin.it/50ERWJ69Emusic license: MB01P3LS645GYU1