It’s two days before Christmas and my brother + family are arriving in a few hours. They live abroad so it’s been a while since I’ve been able to hug them—and I can’t wait!
As much as I love them, I know I need to monitor my self-care in order not to be drained before Christmas dinner even starts.
It’s not just the end of year—when most of us are tired because we tried to fit in too many tasks before time off begins. (I had certainly hoped to make a bigger dent in my To Do list…)
It’s also winter (for those of us in the northern hemisphere) and that means you’ll have less energy by default.
Here’s a selection of my favorite Holiday articles that help you take good care of yourself and your loved ones so that you can have a joyful Holiday season with as much energy and relaxation as possible. I’d say pick the article that jumps out most and start there. 😊
How to navigate December [without going batshit crazy]
It’s officially winter and our bodies are starting to run on empty if we don’t make time to refuel. Most of us pretend nothing has changed and we continue full speed as if it is summer and our body is receiving a lot of light and vitamin D.
It isn’t.
These tips help you navigate December (and the rest of the winter!) in a way that’s aligned with what your body needs.
Click here to navigate December
Holiday Survival 101
The Holidays can be exhausting. Not only because we usually put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get things done as perfectly as possible, but also because it often means spending large chunks of time with a lot of people. Whether or not you love them to pieces, it can still be draining.
These 3 tips are my survival gear for any situation, but especially during the Holiday season. In fact, these tips are so powerful that they ended up in my book Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love.
Click here for Holiday Survival 101
The healthy alternative to skipping Christmas
If you find the Holidays (or any large event) exhausting, maybe it isn’t you! Maybe it was the effect other people and their state of being had on you. It never occurred to me that the problem with Christmas wasn’t the food, but the energy and the emotions of the people around me. Or more precisely: I was unaware of how much those impacted me. This article shows you what I mean and how to fix it.
Click here to not skip Christmas
Escaping the obligation trap of social invitations
Here are some guidelines I use myself to decide whether or not to accept an invitation, and when it’s smarter to cancel—even if it’s last-minute. One reader said “There have been many times in my life when I could have used your recommendations.” So I hope they’ll benefit you too and support you in saying no.
Click here to escape the obligation trap
Tips for argument-free Holidays
There’s a reason many arguments occur over the holidays and it’s not just because we’re stressed and exhausted—though that obviously aggravates things.
The way we view the world is colored through our own experiences, beliefs and preferences. When we unwittingly apply that filter to our conversations, it’s no wonder that we can feel a disconnect. This article gives a clear demonstration of that, thanks to a conversation with a dear friend. And provides suggestions to improve communication so you can have a much more enjoyable experience!
Click here for argument-free Holidays
Thank you so much for traveling with me through this past year! I so appreciate you and wish you a wonderfilled and loving holiday season! ✨
Love,
