Why We Overcommit During the Holidays (And How to Stop)

Ah, the holidays. A time for joy, connection, and—let’s be honest—way too many commitments. Between the endless holiday parties, family gatherings, gift shopping, and the 1,000 other things we feel we should be doing, it’s easy to end up exhausted, burned out, and wondering where the joy went. So, why do we do it to ourselves?