As UX professionals, the holidays can feel like a tug-of-war.

You want to work on your career—updating your portfolio, networking, and building momentum for 2025.

But you also want to be present for your family, friends, and yourself.

And it’s easy to feel stuck, like you have to choose. Either way, you feel like you’re giving something up.

That back-and-forth? It’s exhausting.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to choose.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that you’re one clear decision away from a breakthrough in your career.

• One outreach message.

• One portfolio project.

• One follow-up email.

These small moves can create big opportunities. But it’s hard to make them when your mind is running in circles.

Your work in UX is creative, and creation is hard.

That’s why your mental clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s the job.

If you’ve been putting off rest, here’s the best reframe I can give you:

Your career is your part-time job. Staying sane is your full-time job.

This season isn’t the time to “lock in.”

It’s the time to zoom out.

Take a step back, reflect, and craft a winning plan for 2025.

And if you’re ready to map out your next move, I’ve opened The UX Careerpreneur Xmas Store—with everything at 50% off.

You can grab the same tools I use to help UX professionals land their dream jobs and start strong in 2025.

👉 Click here to get started.

Let’s make your next breakthrough happen.

Cheers,

Joseph

P.S. Happy New Year to you and your families! Wishing you the very best. And hoping you land your dream UX job in 2025! :)