I know this time of year can get busy + stressful. So I’m keeping it short + sweet today.
If you find yourself cranky, irritable, sad, or overwhelmed by all you have to do (or all you feel you haven’t done yet), here is my Holiday De-Stress List.
You’ll be amazed at what picking one thing on this list will do for your mental + emotional state.
Keep in mind, this isn’t about covering up your feelings with a happy face sticker, or stuffing down your emotions with extra slices of pie.
It’s about taking the time to slow down + actually feel your feelings: acknowledge them, release them + let them be heard.
Once you do that, pick something on this list (or a few things) and make time for yourself.
1. Slow down.
2. Put the phone down.
3. Smile at a stranger.
4. Get out in nature.
5. Lean in + listen.
6. Breathe deeply.
7. Be here now.
8. Appreciate.
9. Repeat.
Not only will you feel much better, but you just might start appreciating who you are + how far you’ve come in a whole new way.
That is my wish for you as the year comes to a close.
In fact, leave a comment on below + let me know your favorite way to de-stress this season. I’d love to add it to my list.
Happy Holidays!
– Wendy
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6 thoughts on “9 Ways To De-Stress Your Holidays….”
Hi Wendy!
On my list is schedule a prayer call with a prayer partner
A gratitude gush Call with a friend (where we say as quickly as we can, stream of conscious -like everything we are grateful for, approx two- three minutes each then pass to our partner.
A hot bath with two pounds of baking soda (will decrease your chance of getting sick too) and feels soft and silky
Happy holidays to you and your family
Sounds awesome Christina! What a great list!
– Wendy
When l get all stressed out, I silently pray. And that helps to calm calm me.
Linda
Lovely, Linda! Thanks for sharing.
– Wendy
10. Play with a pet or a kid
11. Laugh as much as possible
12. Dance
Adding it to the list. These are 3 of my favorite things to do! Rock on Albena!
– Wendy