I really think you’re gonna love this week’s conversation! Just in time for the holidays this week, we’re talking about how to best manage all that sneaky (and sometimes…not-so-sneaky) holiday stress that gets stirred up this time of year.
Ya know – the kind of stress that gets triggered by food, family, money, expectations, and generally just being pulled in 17 different directions for the next 2 weeks.
Because the more we know HOW to manage that predictable holiday stress, the more we can really tune into what this season is all about – gratitude, human connection, and really living in the moment! AND the more we can give ourselves permission to feel good (even during a time of year where we notoriously put ourselves last on the list).
So keep reading to know how to give yourself a more joyful (and peaceful!) holiday experience this year…
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HOLIDAY STRESS – STEP 1
Here’s how we’re gonna roll on the blog this week: for each step, I’m going to give you questions to think about, talk through, journal on, meditate with, pray about. All for the purpose of getting your wheels turning and helping you be really really intentional about how your holiday week unfolds.
Remember – WE are in charge of how we feel and what we experience during the holiday season, no matter what’s going on around us.
So let’s take a minute each day this week to tune in and get intentional, so we can set ourselves up to create the most ideal holiday experience yet – whatever that looks like for you!
— How do you want to FEEL this week during Christmas (or whatever beautiful holiday you celebrate)?
— Name 3 things you can do to cultivate or protect that feeling.
— What’s an experience you definitely want to have this week…like something that’s non-negotiable for you? (Could be with others or alone.)
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HOLIDAY STRESS – STEP 2
Use these questions to think about, talk through, journal around, meditate with, or pray on.
The purpose of this week’s conversation is to get your wheels turning, so you can be really really intentional about how your holiday week unfolds.
— What are you saying NO to this week, so you can actually create the feelings and experiences that are important to you at the holidays? (See Step 1.)
— Name 3 things you get to say YES to (yay!) because you said NO to the thing(s) above.
— Who/what are you going to choose to disengage from/let go of expectation around, so you can fully enjoy your holiday moments?
Remember – WE are in charge of how we feel and what we experience during the holiday season, no matter what’s going on around us.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HOLIDAY STRESS – DAY 3
Use these questions to think about, talk through, journal around, meditate with, or pray on.
The purpose of this week’s conversation is to get your wheels turning, so you can be really really intentional about how your holiday week unfolds.
— Where can I decide things are “good enough” this holiday season, instead of putting unrealistic pressure on myself to do it all perfectly?
— Name 3 things you’ll do that are just for YOU this holiday season (this is your self-care reminder, y’all!).
— Who can I ask for support when I need it? (I’m referring to support with the practical and the emotional – because sometimes we just feel alllllll the feelings at the holidays!)
Remember – WE are in charge of how we feel and what we experience during the holiday season, no matter what’s going on around us.
What about YOU? Share with us a feeling you like to experience this time of year! Or, what’s a favorite holiday tradition you just loooove?
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