Thanksgiving ends, the leftovers settle, and suddenly the emotional temperature shifts. Research shows that the days immediately after a major holiday create a measurable spike in emotional dysregulation. This quiet, awkward weekend may determine whether December becomes a month of stability or a sprint toward burnout.

The holiday season can knock even the strongest routines off balance. Research shows that irregular schedules disrupt executive functions such as working memory, emotional regulation, and task initiation. At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health, our Executive Function Coaches help clients rebuild structure with strategies that actually work in real life.