Author: Tammy Davis

Is it me, or do the holidays seem to creep up quicker every year? By mid July I walked into a craft store and was greeted not by beach gear or patio décor, but aisles already stocked with Halloween and Thanksgiving trimmings. The strangest part? A tinge of anxiety ran through my body, as if I needed to brace for the inevitable holiday stress that adulthood often brings.

As entrepreneurs, we’re wired to pour our energy into serving clients, building systems, and creating value. But all too often, we overlook the most important system of all—ourselves. We forget to fill our own cup while we’re busy filling everyone else’s.

Have you ever been “hangry”? That all-too-familiar mix of hunger and frustration that makes you feel like a completely different person? It’s what happens when your body craves nourishment and your emotions spiral as a result. It reminds me of the classic Snickers commercials that say, “You’re not you when you’re hungry.” If I’m honest, I’ve felt this way more times than I’d like to admit.

“Who made the potato salad?” It’s a common question at family gatherings or dinner parties. If you’re a first-timer attempting this “delicacy,” all eyes might turn your way, wondering if your dish will make or break the meal. But if you’re already crowned the heavyweight champion of the family’s best potato salad, a collective sigh of relief, laughter, and perhaps a happy dance usually follows.