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with bubbles, aromatherapy candles and soothing music. You can also treat
yourself to therapeutic massage, reflexology or a reiki treatment.
3. Check into a retreat center or engage in a silent retreat. Make it your way of slowing down, turning in and hibernating to renew your energy and spirit.
4. Give yourself permission to splurge only if you feel good about it!
Implement feasible spending parameters. Rather than face the New Year in debt and regret, develop a spending plan. Use discernment and discipline, not denial with this season’s expenditures. For example:
1. Give gift certificates or handmade gifts. Exchange items with friends that you’ve never used or no longer use. It’s a gift for the new recipient.
2. When gathering with family or close friends, make it potluck or go to a favorite restaurant with the understanding that everyone will chip in on the tab.
3. Take advantage of the post-holiday sales and share gifts in the New Year.
4. Finally create a holiday season savings account and make monthly deposits.
Reconnect with the true meaning and rituals of the Holy Day season within your faith tradition. In addition, you may choose to engage in community service or volunteer at a shelter. The gift of your time and talent can make a positive difference for people. Help gather and/or distribute care packages to the homeless, especially if you’ve never done it before. These activities are not only appreciated by the people you’re assisting, but can also be very fulfilling and boost your level of gratitude.
I’ve shared a variety of options to help you cope with the holidays more effectively and to help you experience more ease and joy - not to overwhelm you, but to support your well-being in body, mind and spirit during the holiday season.
Therefore, implement one or two
options that appeal to you or one that you and a family member or friend can do together. Create your own stress-free, fun-filled strategies. Furthermore, if you’ve slacked off your normal health regime, don’t wait until the New Year. Resume it now, so that you start the New Year invigorated and empowered.
Whatever strategies you ultimately choose to navigate the holiday season, do so with an attitude of gratitude,
appreciation and celebration. Make time to relax, reassess and rejoice, allowing
yourself to move through the rest of this year and begin next year with ease and grace.